In this episode of New Ideal Live, on the occasion of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Elan Journo and Onkar Ghate discuss the ideal of “color blindness” and its relation to the struggle against racism. Among the topics. . .
Talking with Glenn Loury about ‘Woke’ Culture and Racism Today
Amid controversy following the killing of George Floyd, many companies, organizations and universities issued statements about confronting racial injustice. The one from Brown University, emailed to its students, staff. . .
The Storming of the Capitol
In this episode of New Ideal Live, Onkar Ghate and Elan Journo discuss the moral significance and the consequences of the January 6 storming of the Capitol by supporters of President Trump. Among the topics covered: How. . .
The Charlie Hebdo Assassinations: Six Years Later
It’s tragic that the West has failed to take a principled stand in defense of free speech.
Objectivism in Academia: Gregory Salmieri at UT-Austin
Gregory Salmieri talks about his new teaching and research position at the University of Texas at Austin.
Can People Change? A Conversation with Gena Gorlin
In this episode of New Ideal Live, Ben Bayer is joined by Gena Gorlin, professor and clinical psychologist, to discuss the psychology of personal change and its connections with philosophy. Among the topics covered:. . .
Six of Our Best In-Depth Essays and Podcasts of 2020
From ethics to epistemology to politics, New Ideal has kept applying Objectivism to life beyond the pandemic.