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Of Zombies and Men: What the Apocalyptic Reveals about the Mainstream View of Wealth
Men are not zombies doomed to mindlessly consume their fellows. In a society where people are free to trade or…
Pride is a Celebration of One’s Achievements, Not Association with a Group
If gay people want to achieve full liberation from prejudice and to truly defend the rights of homosexuals, they must…
Marriage IS for You: A Response to Seth Adam Smith
In his viral blog piece “Marriage Isn’t For You,” Seth Adam Smith proposes that the best kind of love is selfless.…
Why Stand Up For Yourself?: Under the Surface Episode 3
Subjects interviewed discuss conflicts they have faced with parents, coworkers, and mentors, and the attitudes they developed to live through…
What Gives Your Life Meaning?: Under the Surface Episode 2
Under the Surface Episode 1: What Gives Your Life Meaning? from The Undercurrent on Vimeo. The Undercurrent is happy to announce the release of its…
Reclaiming the “Self” in Self-Esteem
Any attempt to uphold “selflessness” as a moral standard guarantees the erosion of your self-esteem. . . . To attempt…
To “Lean In,” Women Must Abandon the False Moral Ideal of Selflessness
Psychologically, some women hold themselves back by believing that they must play the role of “nurturer,” a moral ideal which…
Who Sets Your Standards? Announcing the First Video in Our Fall Campaign
Our new video series, “Under the Surface,” features inspiring individuals who have put themselves first and achieved noteable personal and…
Free Minds and Free Markets: An Interview with Don Watkins
WATKINS: The basic difference between our book and most political books is that ours is philosophic. We try to get…
Steve Jobs’ “Philanthropy”: Only a Side-Effect
Only by focusing on enriching his own life has Jobs benefitted the lives of others Steve Jobs has been described…