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How The State Has Grown To Be The Monster We Know.

July 6, 2019

The modern state has acquired a crushing power and a police more effective than at any time in history. “No absolute monarch ever had at his disposal a police force comparable to those of modern democracies.” Power has continued and continues to grow.

Here’s Another Call For the Proud And Enthusiastic Embrace of Individualism.

July 5, 2019

The “individual” (the real, present, acting individual), is exactly what we oppose to grand collective catchwords, such as nation, country, the working class, et cetera.

Individualism and the Founding Fathers, Part 2: Entrepreneurship and Self-Reliance

July 4, 2019

The value that the Founders placed on self-reliance and entrepreneurship can be seen in the way that they lived their lives. Benjamin Franklin -- the original self-made man -- attributed his success chiefly to his own initiative. “Energy and persistence,” he wrote, “conquer all things.”

Individualism and the Founding Fathers, Part 1: Liberty and Limited Government

July 3, 2019

The Founding Fathers understood liberty as the right of each individual to pursue his or her own desires, ambitions, and interests, so long as they did violate the rights of other individuals in the process. Thomas Jefferson enshrined liberty as a natural right in the Declaration of Independence.

If You Call Yourself An Individualist, You Are Stating Clear Opposition To Collectivism Of Both The Right And Left.

July 2, 2019

The question of what name to give the body of beliefs you subscribe to is not trivial: the names of political ideals and movements have a power of their own, independent of the actual content of the philosophy, because of the associations they bring and the emotional response they provoke.

Devaluing The Dollar Is A Horrible Tax On The Investment That Spurs Economic Progress. Facebook’s Libra May Be A Significant Step Forward.

July 1, 2019

Devaluation exists as a horrid tax on investment. Why put money to work if the exchangeable value of future monetary returns - already risky in the first place - is being shrunken by monetary authorities?

Public Spaces Are For Specific And Limited Uses, Not Including Tent Cities.

June 30, 2019

The notion that public space is for any and all purposes can be found in opposition to so-called "hostile architecture." This is a term invented by activists who oppose the use of urban design to discourage the use of public spaces in ways not intended by the city or private owner.

Silicon Valley Is Destroying American Democracy by Playing Political Favorites.

June 29, 2019

Hypocrisy and double standards on the part of the social media behemoths cannot continue in the so-called ‘land of the free.’ And with US presidential elections approaching in 2020, tensions over such arbitrary power by the social media companies will only intensify when the people come to understand their voices are being silenced.

These Are The Three Irrational Planks Of Leftist Thinking.

June 28, 2019

Today the rigid orthodoxy of Progressive Leftism prevails in the land. It is a noxious compound of several related tendencies and opinions, including the application of radical doubt about the nature of reality, the widespread acceptance of moral relativism, and the imposition of political correctness.

Central Planning Is Poisonous To Innovation.

June 27, 2019

Politicians think that somehow, the same government that started a war in Iraq on faulty intelligence, botched the launch of HealthCare.gov, gave us the Solyndra scandal and can keep neither Amtrak nor the Postal Service solvent, can effectively coordinate a strategic vision for American manufacturing.

Why Soaring Inequality Is The Greatest Enemy Poverty Has Ever Known.

June 26, 2019

Thank goodness the “1 percent” have seen their wealth increase $21 trillion. It’s a logical signal of rising living standards for everyone, not rising poverty as left-wing commentators laughably conclude.

Adam Smith Conceived A Complex Synthesis Of Morality, Sociability and Economics. Sympathy And Fellow Feeling Motivate Us All.

June 25, 2019

Smith’s first published book, The Theory of Moral Sentiments [1759], is a study on how we humans develop shared ideas of fairness and morality. Our morality is not derived from a divinely inspired moral sense. It is the result of a triangulation between an actor, an action, and a viewer.

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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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Raushan Gross: Socialism Cannot Work, Not Even in an AI-Driven Economy

The Right to Repair: Shouldn’t Americans Have the Right to Fix Their Own Stuff?