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How Today’s GPS Breakthroughs Were Brought To Us By A Dedicated 18C Clockmaker.

November 15, 2018

A self-taught watch maker and inventor, John Harrison, solved the most perplexing problem of the previous 1600 years - longitude. As trade is essential for mutual cooperation between communities, countries, and continents, safe shipping lowered prices, increased production, created wealth, and benefits everyone.

The Mirage Of Social Justice – Conclusion: Claims For Social Justice Stand In Opposition To Every Civilized Principle.

November 14, 2018

Hayek hoped we would reject calls for tribal loyalty - what the politicians and talking heads on TV News broadcasts have attempted to frame as "unity" - and, instead, pursue our individual ends, defined by our unique needs and life circumstances. He conceived of a system that relies on general rules of conduct, based on personal morality. But many fail to comprehend how such a system works for everyone.

Amish Uber Shows that Entrepreneurship is Contagious

November 13, 2018

Entrepreneurship is contagious, and despite major cultural differences, the power that comes with earning money is understood by all.

Meet The FIRE-d Up Savers Who Thrive By Rejecting Government-Sponsored Keynesian Economics.

November 12, 2018

FIRE savers aim at a sense of control and independence, and have chosen savings as the means. They eliminate a lot of the negative sentiments that come with uncertainty and disappointment from their lives, and they feel good about their life management style today and their prospects for living life on their own terms tomorrow. Ph.D. not required.

How Protectionism and the FDA Threatened the E-Cigarette Industry

November 10, 2018

The FDA's vape regulations harm thousands of small and mid-size companies out of business, which ultimately benefits big tobacco.

Ridesharing Was Dealt a Huge Blow by the New York City Council’s Regulatory Overstep.

November 9, 2018

The New York City Council just succeeded in dealing a huge blow to the entire ridesharing industry by restricting the number of Uber vehicles permitted within city limits.

Jean-Baptiste Say – The Supply Side Economist Who Wrote the Textbook for Today’s Entrepreneur.

November 8, 2018

Say invented the term "entrepreneur". He advocated for the role of the producer, because producers create markets. If we all devoted more of our energies to the production of goods and services that others find valuable, rather than to our own consumption, we'd drive the market system to even higher levels of betterment for all. "Pick Up The Torch Of Say's Law!"

The Mirage Of Social Justice, Part 6: The Concept Of Social Justice Is The Trojan Horse Through Which Totalitarianism Has Entered.

November 7, 2018

We are always told that to live in harmony, people must strive for a common end. We must be “united”. This is the device that has been effectively employed by all dictators. To preserve civilization, we must resist the call to unity and pursue our individual ends.

How Young Coders Are Using Tech to Combat the Opiate Crisis

November 6, 2018

Teenagers David Gatewood and Davon Harris had never planned on becoming coders and they certainly never planned on saving lives.

Inequality Is The Wrong Thing To Worry About. Let’s Focus Instead On Economic Progress – It’s Available To All.

November 5, 2018

What is really disturbing is not the fact that some have lower income than others, but rather that some have very little. Fortunately, this is where capitalism enters the scene. Our chart paints the spectacular reduction in global extreme poverty over the last few decades.

The Housing Crisis and Austrian Business Cycle Theory

November 4, 2018

Even though the “Great Recession” is a recent event, it is still largely misunderstood.

San Francisco’s Cafeteria Ban Is Protectionism at Its Finest

November 3, 2018

As with most regulations, when you dig deeper you uncover the underlying motivation: protectionism from others refusing to compete.

About The Center For Individualism

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?