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Henry Hazlitt – The Economic Conscience of Everything Western Civilization Has Achieved.

October 2, 2019

Hazlitt's greatest asset was a highly trained mind, one that he developed on his own. He summarized his work as "I’ve been preaching liberty as against coercion; I’ve been preaching capitalism as against socialism; and I’ve been preaching this doctrine in every form and with any excuse," and his fellow freedom fighters are some of the most prolific thinkers, authors, economists and activists of the 20th century.

The Driving Force Of Free Markets Is Empathy. Only The Entrepreneur Who Prioritizes Other People’s Needs Can Be Successful.

October 1, 2019

There is overwhelming evidence to suggest that empathy, rather than greed, is the true driving force of capitalism. Empathy is the ability to recognize and understand another person’s feelings and motives, and this is the most important characteristic of successful entrepreneurs.

The Cult Of The Presidency Is Getting Stronger And The Constitution Is Getting Weaker.

September 30, 2019

Our society’s obsession with the president is both a cause and a consequence of his immense power. Public policy today is almost exclusively directed from the Oval Office and so, of course, we end up paying a lot of attention to the chief executive.

The Idea Of Alternative Currencies That Are Not A Government Monopoly Is Catching On.

September 29, 2019

But the idea of competition between currencies goes back at least to the 1970s. This was an idea explored by economist F.A. Hayek’s 1976 book Denationalisation of Money. Hayek contended the “government monopoly of money must be abolished to stop the recurring bouts of acute inflation and deflation.”

“Dog Eat Dog” Is A Horribly Inappropriate Metaphor For Competition Among Entrepreneurs To Serve Customers Better.

September 28, 2019

Unlike the domination of some by others suggested by dog-eat-dog imagery, the marketplace rewards those who cooperate best in providing others what they want. Market competition—the freedom to offer cooperation on terms one is willing to accept—favors those better able to serve others, however weak they may be in politics or social power.

As Intelligent Individuals, We Should All Un-Brainwash Ourselves About Climate Change.

September 27, 2019

On the subject of climate change abatement, the absence of rational analysis and the willful ignorance of facts is counterproductive. Rather than promoting a feasible approach to dealing with climate change, the magnitude of which remains uncertain, the focus is on unfeasible approaches and unachievable goals.

Here’s How To Organize The Revolution.

September 26, 2019

The protesters have now organized into self-directed teams ranging from a handful to a couple of dozen youths. Chris said he forged links with a representative of one of these teams and basically adopted them. From there he met others. He provides them money to buy protective gear, food and other things they need. Of all the methods of support, the school bus brings the older generation of supporters into closest proximity with the young protesters.

John the Irishman Led Ireland’s Greatest Export to Medieval Mainland Europe – Reason

September 25, 2019

John Scotus was the brightest star among the invading army of Irish monks (but a layman himself) who were armed only with their books. They seemed to be everywhere, and according to Charlemagne biographer and servant Einhard, "he loved the wandering monks."

Silicon Valley Went All-In For Progressive Democrats. Now Those Progressives Are Out To Destroy Their Donors.

September 24, 2019

How long will Silicon Valley’s leaders accept these conditions? Both Lyft and Uber have shifted some of their operations out of state, Lyft to Nashville and Uber to north Dallas. Apple has opened a huge new operation in the suburbs outside Austin. But there may be no escape if the ascendant Elizabeth Warren or Bernie Sanders ends up in the White House.

Climate Doomsters And Extremists Aim To Hijack Markets And Tear Down Capitalism.

September 23, 2019

Stirring up public fears of an imminent environmental disaster is an old game. Armstrong Economics reminds us that “climate change has been a routine scare tactic since the 1930s. Today it “is a political issue being used to raise taxes and to regulate human activity by removing ever-greater proportions of our human rights and freedom.”

Gold-Plated, Sky’s-The-Limit Payout Packages For Retiring Public Workers Pile Up Trillions In Debt On Taxpayers’ Backs.

September 22, 2019

The cost of these arrangements can seriously erode local budgets, drive up property taxes, and actually coincide with the layoffs of essential personnel, including police officers and firefighters

Government Can’t Measure Income, Happiness or Well-Being.

September 21, 2019

Government measures economic activities that can be tracked, counted, and ranked based on dollar values and production totals, and reports them as having value. But there is an enormous amount of human effort that goes to activities that produce well-being and cannot be measured in this way.

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The Center for Individualism exists to revive individualism in America. We seek to be a catalyst for cultural change and a hub for all who aspire to live a self-reliant life. We produce content, curate resources, provide services, and facilitate relationships that empower people to achieve their personal and economic ambitions. Our purpose is to support individuals in building a better life for themselves – and in so doing, to build a better society for all.

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