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ARI Intellectuals on Radio Tackle the Pandemic Response

The Ayn Rand Institute is committed to bringing its unique approach, informed by the philosophy of Ayn Rand, to the analysis of today’s issues. In order to reach as many minds as possible, our intellectuals make an effort to appear in the media to. . .

Principled Defense of Free Markets in the Age of Bailouts

I work for an organization, the Ayn Rand Institute, that advocates laissez-faire capitalism and opposes government redistribution of wealth on moral grounds. We also recently took a loan from the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) — on moral. . .

The Agenda Behind Shaming ARI for Taking Government Relief

In this episode of New Ideal Live, Elan Journo and Onkar Ghate discuss the controversy surrounding ARI’s acceptance of a Paycheck Protection Program loan. ARI previously announced it was seeking PPP relief and elaborated the moral. . .

How Goes the Pandemic Battle? Interview with Dr. Amesh Adalja

In this episode of New Ideal Live, Ben Bayer talks with Amesh Adalja,  a well-known expert on pandemic preparedness, about the latest developments in the Covid-19 pandemic. Among the topics covered: Why there are outbreaks in. . .

New Ideal’s Response to the Coronavirus Pandemic

Already, in these early days, the COVID-19 pandemic and government responses to it have drastically reshaped life and society. Lockdowns. “Stay at home” directives. Millions of businesses, schools, and organizations — shuttered. So far more than. . .

Many Vaccine Refusers Don’t Care about Their Self-Interest

A real concern for self-interest includes concern for one’s health, relationships, and the truth.

How You Can Advance the Cause of Reason and Freedom

Take a short break from the grim pandemic headlines, and let me share with you three bright spots. In April, this journal saw significant growth in the number of new readers, an increase of about 180 percent compared to. . .

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