The Atlas Society Presents - Objectively Speaking
The Atlas Society
We promote open Objectivism: the philosophy of reason, achievement, individualism, and freedom.
Ayn Rand's philosophy of Objectivism was set forth in such works as her epic novel Atlas Shrugged, and in her brilliant non-fiction essays. Objectivism is designed as a guide to life, and celebrates the remarkable potential and power of the individual. Objectivism also challenges the doctrines of irrationalism, self-sacrifice, brute force, and collectivism that have brought centuries of chaos and misery into the lives of millions of individuals. It provides fascinating insights into the world of politics, art, education, foreign policy, science, and more, rewarding you with a rich understanding of how ideas shape your world. Those who discover Objectivism often describe the experience as life-changing and liberating.
Ayn Rand's philosophical works have been praised as presenting historic breakthroughs in thinking. At the Atlas Society, our scholars work to further develop this philosophy born in the mid-twentieth century. We present the empowering principles of Objectivism to a global audience, and offer those principles as a rational and moral alternative in the marketplace of philosophical ideas.
Ayn Rand's philosophy of Objectivism was set forth in such works as her epic novel Atlas Shrugged, and in her brilliant non-fiction essays. Objectivism is designed as a guide to life, and celebrates the remarkable potential and power of the individual. Objectivism also challenges the doctrines of irrationalism, self-sacrifice, brute force, and collectivism that have brought centuries of chaos and misery into the lives of millions of individuals. It provides fascinating insights into the world of politics, art, education, foreign policy, science, and more, rewarding you with a rich understanding of how ideas shape your world. Those who discover Objectivism often describe the experience as life-changing and liberating.
Ayn Rand's philosophical works have been praised as presenting historic breakthroughs in thinking. At the Atlas Society, our scholars work to further develop this philosophy born in the mid-twentieth century. We present the empowering principles of Objectivism to a global audience, and offer those principles as a rational and moral alternative in the marketplace of philosophical ideas.
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Sep 2, 2021 • 1h 3min
The Atlas Society Asks Robert Tracinski
Robert Tracinski is the author of the "Tracinski Letter," a newsletter that covers culture and politics from an individualist perspective, and "So Who Is John Galt, Anyway?: A Reader's Guide to Ayn Rand's Atlas Shrugged," a guide to the literary, historical, and philosophical significance of "Atlas Shrugged." He has been a writer, lecturer, and commentator for over twenty years, having edited and published "The Intellectual Activist: An Objectivist Review," served as editor for RealClearPolitics, writing for "The Federalist," and hosting the podcast "Salon for the Refused."
Aug 26, 2021 • 59min
The Atlas Society Asks Antonella Marty
CEO of La Sociedad Atlas and Senior Fellow at The Atlas Society, Antonella Marty is the Associate Director of the Center for Latin America at Atlas Network, the Director of the Center for American Studies at Fundación Libertad (Argentina) and Senior Fellow at Fundación Internacional para la Libertad (Spain) thinktank led by Nobel laureate Mario Vargas Llosa. She is also a Latin American Policy Fellow at the Consumer Choice Center and the host of the podcast Hablemos Libertad and author of the Spanish-language books The Intellectual Populist Dictatorship (2015), What Every Revolutionary of the 21st Century Should Know (2018), The Libertarian Handbook (2021), and the recent English publication of Capitalism: Antidote to Poverty (2021).
Aug 19, 2021 • 58min
Current Events with Dr. Kelley And Dr. Salsman
The Atlas Society Founder David Kelley and Scholar Richard Salsman join host Vickie Oddino for a discussion on an Objectivist perspective of what’s currently happening in Afghanistan, the 3.5 trillion dollar bill, and the renter eviction moratorium. Be sure to tune in for what will prove to be a thought-provoking discussion!
Aug 12, 2021 • 60min
The Atlas Society Asks Brian Yablonski
Brian Yablonski is the CEO of Property and Environment Research Center (PERC), an organization dedicated to conservation and free market environmentalism. He also served as chairman of the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. He has also been awarded for his work, named “Florida’s Wildlife Conservationist of the Year” in 2009 for his work advancing private land stewardship and presented with FLorida Audubon’s highest honor, “Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Award,” for his work on coastal bird species conservation. Tune in to hear about his research on market approaches to wildlife conservation and improving public lands management.
Aug 6, 2021 • 1h 1min
The Atlas Society Asks Steve Koonin
Steven E. Koonin is the author of Unsettled: What Climate Science Tells Us, What It Doesn’t, and Why It Matters and the director of NYU’s Center for Urban Science and Progress. He also served in the Obama administration as Under Secretary for Science at the U.S. Department of Energy, was chief scientist at BP, and professor and provost at California Institute of Technology. Tune in for his thoughts about climate change as well as about the dire predictions for our future that populate our media.
Jul 29, 2021 • 1h 1min
The Atlas Society Asks Mustafa Akyol
Turkish journalist and award-winning writer Mustafa Akyol is a senior fellow at the Cato Institute's Center for Global Liberty and Prosperity. He is also the author of the upcoming Reopening Muslim Minds: A Return to Reason, Freedom, and Tolerance and the 2018 The Islamic Jesus. His work focuses on the intersection of public policy, Islam, and modernity.
Jul 27, 2021 • 59min
Current Events with Hicks and Salsman - July
The Atlas Society Senior Scholars Dr. Stephen Hicks and Dr. Richard Salsman join host Vickie Oddino for a discussion on an Objectivist perspective of what’s currently happening in the country. Those interested can register and join the Zoom session or watch live on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn, or YouTube. You will also have an opportunity to submit your questions on all formats. Be sure to tune in for what will prove to be a thought-provoking discussion!
Jul 15, 2021 • 1h
The Atlas Society Asks Steve Forbes
Steve Forbes is Chairman and Editor-in-Chief of Forbes Media and the host of podcast What’s Ahead, where he talks to newsmakers, politicians, and pioneers in business and economics. He is the author of Reviving America: How Repealing Obamacare, Replacing the Tax Code and Reforming The Fed will Restore Hope and Prosperity and Money: How the Destruction of the Dollar Threatens the Global Economy – and What We Can Do About It and writes editorials for each issue of Forbes called “Fact and Comment.” He twice ran for president promoting policies such as the flat tax, school choice, and term limits.
Jul 8, 2021 • 1h 3min
The Atlas Society Asks Sebastian Junger
Sebastian Junger is an award-winning international journalist, a #1 New York Times bestselling novelist, and acclaimed documentary filmmaker. His most recent book, Freedom, explores the concept of freedom as he and three friends spent most of a year walking the railroad tracks on the east coast. Other books include The Perfect Storm, War, and Tribe. He also co-directed Restrepo, a feature-length documentary about troops in Afghanistan as well as three other films about war and its impact. Junger founded and is the director of Vets Town Halls, events that provide vets with an opportunity to speak publicly about their experiences to create a better understanding between vets and their communities.
Jul 1, 2021 • 1h 4min
The Atlas Society Asks Kmele Foster
Kmele Foster is a political commentator who is the co-host of the podcast The Fifth Column. A producer and writer, he co-founded Freethink Media, an online video platform dedicated to telling stories about human perseverance, inspiration, and progress. Foster is also an entrepreneur and the co-founder of TelcoIQ, a Maryland-based telecommunications consultancy.
