Best Objective Standard Institute Podcasts (2024)

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Who is John Galt Mortgage Company? 56:22

5M ago56:22

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Mitchell Broderick and Tim Chermak join me to discuss their new company and how they’re using it to both promote rational philosophy and upend an industry.

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Ayn Rand’s Objectivist Ethics: A Rational Approach to Living the Good Life 41:48

5M ago41:48

41:48

This show is all about principles and practices for living the best, most fulfilling life possible, so in this episode, I figured I’d dig into the ideas of a thinker who identified a novel approach to philosophy, the goal of which is to help people flourish. That philosopher is Ayn Rand, and her Objectivist ethics begins with observations of the fa…

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The Adventures of Mark Twain 40:09

1y ago40:09

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19th-century American author Mark Twain transformed literature. Through his enduring characters Tom Sawyer and Huckleberry Finn, he portrayed life as an adventure, challenging social norms with courage, resourcefulness, friendship, and independence.

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Would Your Heroes Admire You? 42:32

1y ago42:32

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American cartoonist Bosch Fawstin has risked his life to promote freedom of speech. Not only was he inspired by heroes throughout his life, but he created his own superhero, Pigman. In this episode, he poses the question, “Would your heroes admire you?” 💻 ALSO CHECK OUT Table for One by Bosch Fawstin https://www.amazon.com/Table-One-Bosch-Fawstin/d…

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Prince Henry Navigated the Unknown 45:53

1y ago45:53

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Explorers such as Columbus, da Gama, and Magellan stood on the shoulders of Prince Henry the Navigator. Henry’s vision launched the Age of Discovery, the period in which explorers vastly expanded knowledge of the Earth. While discovering new lands, Prince Henry also made Portugal a force in global trade, opening up routes that were previously block…

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Sidney Poitier: Minority of One | The Hero Show 51:45

1+ y ago51:45

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Actor, director, and writer Sidney Poitier pushed film boundaries. He chose moral character and individualism over accidental traits, such as race. In 1967 he portrayed a teacher, a doctor, and an investigator in the top three box office films.

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Neil Peart: Reason in Rock | The Hero Show 46:34

1+ y ago46:34

46:34

In the rock music profession, where hedonism and compromise are rampant, the band Rush instead chose honesty and integrity. Drummer and lyricist Neil Peart was a voice of reason whose pride of purpose inspired millions of fans. Are you interested in learning about Ayn Rand's Objectivism? Check out our FREE ebook: 👉https://bit.ly/3eALZFD…

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Raquel Welch: Going Beyond the Cleavage | The Hero Show 33:37

1+ y ago33:37

33:37

In the 1960s, Raquel Welch became a Hollywood bombshell. Over the next several decades, she succeeded on television, on Broadway, and as an entrepreneur. In her autobiography, Welch upholds dignity and respect, asking people to go "Beyond the Cleavage." Welch believed that women should be extraordinary and magnificent on and off screen. In 1981, sh…

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Freedom’s Furies: Timothy Sandefur on the Importance of Isabel Paterson, Rose Wilder Lane, and Ayn Rand | Philosophy for Flourishing, Episode 61 1:10:40

1+ y ago1:10:40

1:10:40

During WWII, while American forces battled dictatorial regimes overseas, three writers back home were unleashing a full-scale assault on the ideas at the very base of tyranny. Isabel Paterson’s The God of the Machine, Rose Wilder Lane’s The Discovery of Freedom, and Ayn Rand’s The Fountainhead, all published in 1943, launched the modern American li…

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Viktor Frankl’s Search for Meaning in Life 36:40

1+ y ago36:40

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Imprisoned in the Auschwitz concentration camp, Viktor Frankl saw suffering and death all around him. Instead of giving up hope, he chose to stay alive by constantly searching for meaning in life through introspection. This quest for meaning became the title of the most famous of the thirty-nine books he wrote.…

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Charles M. Schwab: Master Motivator 39:54

1+ y ago39:54

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Charles Schwab led three gigantic enterprises: Carnegie Steel, U.S. Steel, and Bethlehem Steel. His benevolent personality attracted the most productive workers, whom he rewarded financially. He saw no clash between labor and management. Why did his staff feel a sense of pride under Schwab's leadership? In his words, "I consider my ability to arous…

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The Value of Aunt Jemima 38:29

1+ y ago38:29

38:29

Born into slavery, Nancy Green used her cooking and storytelling talents to bring joy to millions of pancake and syrup consumers. Under the persona of Aunt Jemima, Green’s trustworthy face became the symbol of the brand for several decades.

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George Orwell Warned Against Totalitarianism 45:33

1+ y ago45:33

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From the Ministry of Truth punishing citizens for thought crimes to big brother watching your every move via technology, writer George Orwell warned against a totalitarian society that would rule every aspect of the individual’s life. Orwell’s novels Animal Farm and 1984 remain literary classics and are just as relevant today as when they were publ…

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James Clerk Maxwell Brought Light From Electricity, and Magnetism 23:31

1+ y ago23:31

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From the Ministry of Truth punishing citizens for thought crimes to big brother watching your every move via technology, writer George Orwell warned against a totalitarian society that would rule every aspect of the individual’s life. Orwell’s novels Animal Farm and 1984 remain literary classics and are just as relevant today as when they were publ…

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Awful Schools and What to Do 50:50

1+ y ago50:50

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Philosopher, author, and teacher Dr. Andrew Bernstein joins Jon to discuss the abysmal state of American education and what parents and educators can do about it. #education #teaching #history #objectivity #AynRand #philosophy #flourishing #MarvaCollins #classroom 📜 ALSO CHECK OUT: Why Johnny Still Can't Read or Write or Understand Math: And What W…

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Irena Sendler Saved 2,500 Lives 15:00

1+ y ago15:00

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When the Nazi gestapo captured Irena Sendler, they demanded to know the names of the 2,500 Jewish children whose lives she had saved. Sendler endured the torture of having both her leges broken, but remained silent. Sendler had found Christian parents for the children and kept all their names in a jar buried under a tree near the gestapo barracks. …

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Petr Beckmann Escaped Totalitarianism and Defended Liberty 23:37

1+ y ago23:37

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After fleeing his home in Prague, Petr Beckmann learned how to use RADAR technology to help defeat the Nazis. He then earned a Doctor of Science degree in communist-run Czechoslovakia, and escaped to the freedom of America. Beckmann wrote more than sixty-books and founded a pro-science, pro-technology, pro-free enterprise newsletter called Access t…

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Adam Mossoff on Patents and Intellectual Property Rights 22:58

1+ y ago22:58

22:58

Thomas and Angelica interview intellectual property rights expert Adam Mossoff about the importance of property rights and patents for innovation, the state of patents in the US, and what we can do about it. Follow Adam on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AdamMossoff Innovation Race: https://watch.innovationracemovie.com/…

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The Logic and Love Letters of Abelard and Héloïse | The Hero Show, Ep 124 21:27

1+ y ago21:27

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In twelfth-century France, Peter Abelard renounced his inheritance and knighthood and chose to become a philosopher. Héloïse, though raised in a convent, challenged cultural norms, became a scholar, and held a secret marriage with Abelard.Church officials sent Abelard to the monastery and Héloïse back to the convent. During their years of separatio…

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Samuel Morse: Coding Revolutionary Communication. | The Hero Show, Ep 123 24:23

1+ y ago24:23

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Before inventing the telegraph, Samuel Morse was a prolific artist. But his invention accelerated communication from the speed of horseback to the speed of light. Morse’s creation transformed business, transportation, journalism, and warfare.

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Johannes Gutenberg and the Mass Production of Ideas | The Hero Show, Ep 122 43:48

1+ y ago43:48

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Before 1450, all books in Europe were laboriously written by hand. Gutenberg changed that with one invention: the moveable printing press. Thanks to his creation, within fifty years businesses in Europe were producing millions of books. The dissemination of ideas led to radical improvements in the culture and helped bring about the Renaissance, the…

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The Wonderful World of Louis Armstrong 39:00

1+ y ago39:00

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Louis Armstrong overcame poverty and racism to become a pioneer in a new genre of music: American jazz. His broad smile, cheerful demeanor, and passion for life were perfectly captured in his song What a Wonderful World. Are you interested in learning about Ayn Rand's Objectivism? Check out our FREE ebook: 👉https://bit.ly/3eALZFD…

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Marquis de Lafayette: Hero of Liberty in Two Worlds 22:57

1+ y ago22:57

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Defying the French king’s orders, the nineteen-year-old Marquis de Lafayette sailed to America, ready to fight for the cause of liberty. He proved his valor on the battlefield, secured French aid, and commanded troops in the decisive victory at Yorktown. After success in the American Revolution, Lafayette aimed to uphold the Rights of Man in France…

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Teddy Roosevelt: Trust-Busting Power Seeker 49:45

1+ y ago49:45

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In 1904 President Theodore Roosevelt forever changed the direction of American domestic and foreign policy. He broke up the Northern Securities Company and his Roosevelt Corollary to the Monroe Doctrine led America to become the world’s police power. Roosevelt exerted his political power by issuing 1,081 executive orders. The preceding twenty-five …

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Jane Austen: Creating Strong Female Leads 47:46

1+ y ago47:46

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Jane Austen started writing at age eleven and went on to publish four novels during her lifetime. She created female characters who courageously challenge the caste system, condemn slavery, and long for independence. Her novels have since sold more than one hundred million copies and were adapted into successful feature films and theatrical product…

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John Taylor Gatto: Courageous Teacher | The Hero Show 29:26

2y ago29:26

29:26

After teaching in New York City public schools for 30 years–twice winning State Teacher of the Year–John Taylor Gatto no longer wanted “to hurt kids to make a living.” Gatto resigned in the op-ed pages of the Wall Street Journal in an essay titled “I Quit, I Think.” He spent the last 27 years of his life speaking and writing against compulsory scho…

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Booker T. Washington: Educator and Entrepreneur for Freedom | The Hero Show 42:07

2y ago42:07

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In his autobiography, Up From Slavery, Booker T. Washington shows how traits such as self-reliance, honesty, and enterprise led him to become the first principal in Alabama’s Tuskegee Institute. Tuskegee's mission was to teach black students both intellectual and practical skills, so they could create value in the business world. The school’s first…

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David McCullough: Glorifying American Exceptionalism 21:43

2y ago21:43

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From the founding fathers and the Wright brothers to the builders of the Panama Canal and Brooklyn Bridge, historian David McCullough told stories of industrious Americans and their exceptional achievements with unabashed glory. Are you interested in learning about Ayn Rand's Objectivism? Check out our FREE ebook: 👉https://bit.ly/3eALZFD 💻 ALSO CHE…

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Anne Sullivan: Persevering as Helen Keller’s Teacher | The Hero Show 31:06

2y ago31:06

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Anne Sullivan went from an orphaned child living in an asylum, to a world-famous educator. She persevered in teaching the deaf-blind Helen Keller how to communicate and acted as the latter’s eyes and ears for fifty years. Their story of adversity, education, and friendship is brilliantly dramatized in the play and film The Miracle Worker. Are you i…

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Raoul Wallenberg: The Business of Freedom | The Hero Show 30:35

2y ago30:35

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Between July and December 1944, Swedish businessman Raoul Wallenberg saved the lives of thousands of Jews in Nazi-controlled Hungary. The Soviets captured him in January 1945, and Wallenberg was never seen again in public. Are you interested in learning about Ayn Rand's Objectivism? Check out our FREE ebook: 👉https://bit.ly/3eALZFD ⏰ TIMESTAMPS 💻 A…

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Admiral Rickover: Father of the Nuclear Navy | The Hero Show 41:34

2y ago41:34

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During his sixty-three-year career in the U.S. Navy, Admiral Hyman Rickover faced racism, red tape, and a forced retirement. He saw the benefits of atomic energy and spearheaded its use on the Nautilus, the first nuclear-powered vessel. Are you interested in learning about Ayn Rand's Objectivism? Check out our FREE ebook: 👉https://bit.ly/3eALZFD 💻 …

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Rebel Educator: Hannah Frankman on Innovation in Education | Innovation Celebration 53:40

2y ago53:40

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Thomas and Angelica interview Hannah Frankman of Rebel Educator on problems with the traditional education model, innovative education models, and ways to educate children so as to encourage innovative thinking. Links https://www.rebeleducator.com/ Rebel Educator Twitter: https://twitter.com/rebelEducator Hannah's Twitter: https://twitter.com/Hanna…

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Mike Mentzer: Philosopher of Mind and Body | The Hero Show 47:14

2y ago47:14

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Mike Mentzer won the Mr. Universe bodybuilding competition in 1978 and 1979 by embodying the Greek ideal of a healthy mind in a healthy body. Mentzer promoted reason in thought and independence in action. As an entrepreneur, his high-intensity training business helped thousands of clients attain better mental and physical fitness. Are you intereste…

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Leonard Peikoff: Advancing Objectivism | The Hero Show 49:49

2y ago49:49

49:49

Ever since Leonard Peikoff met Ayn Rand in 1951, he has aimed to master and present to the world her philosophy for living on Earth. Over that seven-decade span, he has taught thousands of students, written several books, and hosted a nationally syndicated radio show. Are you interested in learning about Ayn Rand's Objectivism? Check out our FREE e…

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John Adams: The Spirit of Liberty | The Hero Show, Ep 107 1:10:17

2y ago1:10:17

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In the months leading up to America declaring independence from Britain, John Adams was the leading spokesman for the cause. His brilliant mind and patriotism set him up to become the new nation’s first vice-president and second president. Are you interested in learning about Ayn Rand's Objectivism? Check out our FREE ebook: 👉https://bit.ly/3eALZFD…

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Adrian Pelkus on Inventions and Patents | Innovation Celebration, Ep. 25 31:48

2y ago31:48

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Angelica interviews Adrian Pelkus, a serial entrepreneur and artificer, about his inventions and factors that affect inventors in America, particularly patents.

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John Wayne: American Icon | The Hero Show, Ep 106 1:11:25

2y ago1:11:25

1:11:25

In his 164 feature-length films, John Wayne typically portrayed the rugged individualist who faced adversity, whether from nature or from man. He became an icon by personifying the American spirit of self-reliance, justice, and liberty. Are you interested in learning about Ayn Rand's Objectivism? Check out our FREE ebook: 👉https://bit.ly/3eALZFD 💻 …

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The Beatles: Revolutionizing Music | The Hero Show, Ep 105 57:23

2y ago57:23

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The Beatles changed music in a way no one else did before them. The music video, the concept album, stadium concerts, feedback and overdubbing studio techniques, and lyrics printed on the album. They opened the door to thousands of bands and inspired millions of fans. Are you interested in learning about Ayn Rand's Objectivism? Check out our FREE e…

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Sex, Attraction, and Healthy Relationships | Philosophy for Flourishing, Episode 59 1:28:09

2y ago1:28:09

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Philosopher and psychotherapist Jason Stotts returns to discuss the nature of sex and sexual attraction, common misconceptions and errors related to sexuality, and how to improve one’s sex life and relationships. #Objectivism #sex #psychology # #objectivity #AynRand #philosophy #flourishing #sexualethics #emotions 📜 ALSO CHECK OUT: Free ebook: Intr…

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The Roeblings: Building Monumental Bridges | The Hero Show, Ep 104 43:05

2y ago43:05

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Brooklyn Bridge designer John Roebling once said of his innovative design, “this structure will forever testify to the energy, enterprise and wealth of the community which shall secure its erection.” His son, Washington, and daughter-in-law, Emily, carried out his plan. Are you interested in learning about Ayn Rand's Objectivism? Check out our FREE…

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Isabel Paterson: Individualist Writer | The Hero Show, Ep 103 55:18

2y ago55:18

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Isabel Paterson was a staunch individualist and prolific writer. She penned eight novels and was a literary critic at the Herald Tribune for two decades. Ayn Rand called Paterson’s 1943 classic, The God of the Machine, “an invaluable arsenal of intellectual ammunition for any advocate of capitalism.” Are you interested in learning about Ayn Rand's …

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Johan Norberg on Openness, Innovation, and Flourishing | Innovation Celebration, Ep. 24 41:22

2y ago41:22

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Thomas and Angelica interview Johan Norberg—senior fellow at Cato Institute, historian of ideas, and advocate of globalization—about how freedom of movement and trade leads to innovation, and how that benefits human flourishing. Are you interested in learning about Ayn Rand's Objectivism? Check out this FREE ebook: 👉https://bit.ly/3eALZFD #opensoci…

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Steve Ditko: Creating Moral “Super-Heroes” | The Hero Show, Ep 102 48:42

2y ago48:42

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From Spider-Man to Dr. Strange, Steve Ditko’s illustrated creations have inspired millions of people. But, dissatisfied with flawed characters like these, Ditko went on to spend the last fifty years of his life creating moral “super-heroes” who live by reason and justice—particularly Mr. A. Are you interested in learning about Ayn Rand's Objectivis…

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An Interview with Mattias Svensson | Innovation Celebration, Ep. 23 44:06

2y ago44:06

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Thomas and Angel interview Swedish libertarian writer and political commentator Mattias Svensson on innovation and entrepreneurship in Sweden, focusing on health and environmental policy. Are you interested in learning about Ayn Rand's Objectivism? Check out this FREE ebook: 👉https://bit.ly/3eALZFD Follow Mattias on Twitter @mattias_neo Mattias's w…

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James J. Hill: Private Empire Builder | The Hero Show, Ep 101 49:24

2y ago49:24

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In 1893, when James J. Hill completed his privately funded Great Northern Railroad, his competitors—who relied on government subsidies—went bankrupt. Hill transformed northwestern America by opening it to immigration settlement, farming, and industrialization. Are you interested in learning about Ayn Rand's Objectivism? Check out our FREE ebook: 👉h…

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Magellan: Bravely Circumnavigating the World | The Hero Show, Ep 100 58:52

2y ago58:52

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Ferdinand Magellan overcame sabotage, mutiny, unseaworthy ships, arctic temperatures, and ninety-nine days on the Pacific Ocean without sighting land. His circumnavigation lead to radical changes in politics, economics, and science that helped launch the modern world. Are you interested in learning about Ayn Rand's Objectivism? Check out our FREE e…

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Peter Boghossian on Civil Discourse and Why It’s So Hard | Philosophy for Flourishing, Episode 58 1:11:27

2y ago1:11:27

1:11:27

Why is intellectual life in America dominated by ideologues that seem disconnected from reality? How can each of us takes steps toward reviving civil discourse? Dr. Peter Boghossian (@peterboghossian)—author of A Manual for Creating Atheists and How to Have Impossible Conversations—joins Hersey for a discussion of how and why he spearheaded the “st…

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The Undaunted Courage of Lewis & Clark | The Hero Show, Ep 99 1:03:53

2y ago1:03:53

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In 1804 Captains Meriwether Lewis and William Clark bravely led their crew through harsh weather, hostile tribes, and wild animals, as they trailblazed across the American West. After two years, they were presumed dead, but returned to tell their amazing story. Are you interested in learning about Ayn Rand's Objectivism? Check out our FREE ebook: 👉…

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Blockchain and Cryptocurrency: An Interview with Felix Hosse | Innovation Celebration, Ep. 22 40:50

2y ago40:50

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Thomas and Angelica interview Felix Hosse, of the Blockchain Founders Group, on the functions, risks, and advantages of cryptocurrency. Are you interested in learning about Ayn Rand's Objectivism? Check out this FREE ebook: 👉https://bit.ly/3eALZFD # Links and resources: Blockchain Founders Group: https://en.blockchain-founders.io/ Berlin Center for…

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James Watt: Powering the Industrial Revolution | The Hero Show, Ep 98 1:02:37

2y ago1:02:37

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In 1776 Scottish inventor James Watt developed a way to make steam engines much more powerful and efficient by condensing their wasted energy. The commercialization of this discovery was a pivotal moment in the Industrial Revolution. Are you interested in learning about Ayn Rand's Objectivism? Check out our FREE ebook: 👉https://bit.ly/3eALZFD 💻 ALS…

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