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G. Stolyarov II argues from reason and individualism for a scientific system of orthografy which permits no arbitrary social conventions to rule one's speech. As a first step toward the full systematization of English, Mr. Stolyarov proposes a time-saving spelling reform. Discuss this article here.
The war on terror is primarily a war of ideas, and, in this article, Jonathan Rick exposes the essential conflict between Western civilization and the barbarians who seek to destroy it.
Reverie One: In which a direct link between man's choices and his purpose is pursued. By Marty Duggan.
Henry Emrich explores the question of why so many "mainstream" individuals treat Objectivism with feverish loathing. His answer: ignorance of some of the essential insights needed to live independently and well.
Heike Berthold describes the regrettable fenomenon of America's abandonment of the cultural values that made the Wright brothers' great achievement possible. Click here to discuss this article.
Like the oligarchy of 1984, the modern academic elite, wielding the Dewey educational method, seeks to subvert historical truth in favor of a politically correct fantasy that slanders the great discoverers, statesmen, and industrialists of past. G. Stolyarov II analyzes this phenomenon. Click here to comment on this work.
Dr. Gary M. Galles presents the insights of a late-twentieth century economic thinker, author, individualist, and speech writer whose message of laissez-faire continues to accumulate relevance by the day.
This short but dynamic work by G. Stolyarov II illustrates the essential nature of a melody's directed and structured forward movement in a musical composition. Right click to save to disk. To give reviews or feedback of the work, click here.
This composition combines baroque elements with G. Stolyarov II's distinct, straightforward, and directed melodic style. It manages to remain ornate and unambiguous at the same time. Right click to save to disk. To give reviews or feedback, click here.
Objectivist composer Rodney Rawlings presents a work that, in his estimation, exemplifies the deep melodic focus that ought to characterize the music of the future. The rhythm and chords reflect the steadiness and determination of the reconstruction effort, while the melody exhibits both hope and ornateness. MP3 Format: Right-click to save to disk.
A free-verse expression of an egoist's vision of self-confidence by Miranda Sears. Discuss this work here.
A national computerized database, federal spying on private bank accounts, the legal kidnapping of children from their homes and parents, institutionalized reporting on people's private lives... this, to G. Stolyarov II, smacks of totalitarianism of the sort George Orwell had described.
C. Bradley Thompson urges for Iraqis to embrace the ideals of America's founding fathers in framing a new constitution. Click here to discuss the article.
G. Stolyarov II notes frightening similarities between modern antitrust law, the minimum wage system, labor unionism, and the fictional totalitarian state described by George Orwell.