Ayn Rand Told MG To Set This Up

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S.T.E.M. or B.A.S.E.? Libertarians Work to Defend Humanities, Expand Terminology: For New Intellectuals

An engineer who can’t write, artfully model, or lacks business sense is a philosophical mess, techno-punks.–Uncle Harry Stottle.

…especially in light of misguided government attempts to penalize the life-extending humanities and other students…Another  paradigm-reversing thinkpiece by MG: http://www.libertarianinternational.org/apps/blog/show/19933780  Remember: You need a B.A.S.E. to grow the S.T.E.M… Pass it on!

Lib Idea of The Month–No April Fool Joke For You: ‘New Intellectual’ Free…

http://tfasinternational.org/ila/AynRand-ForTheNewIntellectual.pdf …As we start a category for the revived project.

Anti-Systems: The US Compulsory Government Schools Explained

…in thought-provoking free workshops to take now: http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=YQiW_l848t8

New Intellectuals/Libertarians! The Unofficial Mormon 222 Page Preparedness & Survival Manual

…https://survivingthemiddleclasscrash.files.wordpress.com/2012/03/preparedness.pdf  Libertarians will nod their heads at much…Now you know why Mitt Romney at least has his material act together, maybe?…and more plus dyspeptic political speculation at this great if unusual blog.

Taxes: Laffer, UK, Bulgaria

…cut tax rates, raise revenue…but UK uses sneaky ex post facto laws switcheroo say commenters because it doesn’t get it–and Bulgaria does: http://www.sovereignman.com/expat/british-government-launches-task-force-against-flea-markets/

My Anti-Libertarian Award: Ayn Rand Institute Incorrect View on Rand & Libertarians

By  R. Rich, co-founder NH Libertarian movement, early Lib in public office

It’s time to correct silly statements on Rand and Libertarianism, especially by ARI.

>>Update: Continued fact-free statements from ARI a few days later at  http://www.economicpolicyjournal.com/2012/10/yaron-brook-when-rothbard-died.html

Rand liked (especially LIO) libertarianism, saw herself as a Libertarian, and distinguished between libertarianism in the then ailing USLP and other uses of the term. If you don’t–as she did–distinguish between libertarian-orientation, -direction and LIO Libertarianism–key Lib distinctions–not to mention the various states of the USLP when she was speaking–you’ll be quite lost in understanding what she was saying. As is ARI and much of academia and the media who are in an echo chamber based on ignorance of what Libs do.

I was friends with Ayn Rand since meeting her as a young fellah in the early 40′s. Her guidance

Cronyism vs. Capitalism Explained-Our Bennie Award

…explained by indefatigable LIO Fellow Dr. Palmer in a handy Youtube to share with your circle now… http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AlDxUyzBfBQ&feature=player_embedded

Great Link-Heavy 2009 REASON on Immortality Research

…You may even just live long enough to read it through! See: http://reason.com/archives/2009/11/17/the-methuselah-manifesto/singlepage

Lotsa Thinking Tools-and Free Tele-Class

…the psycho-epistemology revolution continues? http://www.thinkingdirections.com/

Another Predictable But Unintended Consequence…

 Photo: Chinese ‘ambigram’ for 100

…of Lib championed internet freedom for all: amusing ambigrams bring great cultures together:http://wmjasambigrams.wordpress.com/category/languages/chinese/chinese-english/ 

 

New Intellectuals! Pomodoro Technique to Get Back On Track–and Free Book

…a form of Lib-developed  SIS, where you set goals in short interval schedules: http://www.pomodorotechnique.com/

Mencken for Free

…great e-books of the proto-Libertarian satirist…see http://manybooks.net/authors/menckenh.html

NLP NLP’ed

…widely studied by Libs a few years ago,http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neuro-linguistic_programming it

New Intellectuals! Read The Harvard Classics Great Books Free

…get a super education M. Phil. or D.A. equivalent at home:http://www.gutenberg.org/wiki/Harvard_Classics_(Bookshelf)

Know Thyself–This Month’s Quiz

…asks which philosopher luvs ya…http://www.gotoquiz.com/which_philosopher_are_you

More 100′s Of College Courses Go Online Free

http://www.freecollegeclasses.org/ Well, why not? say Libs agitating for more truly free education for all who desire it, freed from coercive rules and vast hidden costs.

Where Are You Politically?

…another version of the Nolan Quiz…http://www.gotoquiz.com/politics/political-spectrum-quiz.html This month’s QUIZ

LIO Fellow L. Nikonov on Cronyism In Russia

…an inspiring talk by the the energetic thinker and public intellectual spreading rational approaches in Russia @ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ltacf5zW9aY&feature=player_embedded

Libertarianism In Brief…LIO Libertarians Championed Clearing The ‘Laws’ That Blocked The Inventions–Libertarian Idea of the Month

 

Via: makeuseof.com

…and often played a role in everything from the PC to telephone deregulation allowing new add-on devices that brought about the internet…not to mention helping in ending many info-blocking dictatorships, attitudes and laws…and encouraging participative and open management styles that ease innovation…To see what else is going on, sign up at http://www.Libertarian-International.org

New Intellectuals: Piano Guys Are Here…

… this month’s terrific goodwill/interdisciplinary resource thanks to Libs championing lowering world and inter/intradisciplinary barriers… http://www.youtube.com/user/ThePianoGuys?feature=watch

Lib Idea of the Month: More on the Laffer Curve

…Forget that silly flat tax: it’s about lower tax RATES…as you lower tax rates, revenues and productivity jump…at this review article, see body for useful youtubes as well: http://danieljmitchell.wordpress.com/2011/11/06/a-lesson-on-the-laffer-curve-for-barack-obama/

TED OF THE MONTH: Dr. Taborrok On Ideas Triumphant

http://www.ted.com/talks/alex_tabarrok_foresees_economic_growth.html …says the Lib-interested social thinker, who to our ears implies as Lib ideas open the world, the world opens more with Lib ideas…

Smart People Use Mediterranean Diet, Which Makes Them Smart

See? So smarten up: http://www.latimes.com/health/boostershots/la-heb-mediterranean-diet-brain-health-20120213,0,5561161.story  and talk to physician about joining many LIO Libs rejecting the old silly official guidelines that reduce lifespan, cause emotional swings leading to crime, and enrich political contributors.

Common Law vs Statute Systems: Total Myth, Say Libertarian Thinkers

…or at least in our book, as scholars confuse  historical accident or cultural emphasis with the need for both plus ignored the third and powerful  private re-statement in consultation with the people now drivimng world change…as Libs like MG (who grew up in Spain) did in studying the Ur-text of Iberian common law, the surprisingly Lib-similar and  modern Usatges, now available in English translation…Lib scholars have also studied case law systems such as the Xeer, which is why most Somalis ignore their western-imposed government in recent years and develop independent cantons like Somaliland, and interested LIO Fellows welcome or actively  urge local and national study of systems starting with native peoples…

5 Job Evaluation Traits Looked For-At Facebook…

…by you or potential employers are: ‘the “Big Five” personality traits… extroversion, conscientiousness, emotional stability, agreeableness and openness to new experiences. (Our NB-as opposed to being a non-communicating, messy, and reality-denying ) …High scores on these traits are generally accepted by human resources managers as an indication of future good job performance….’ now studies show your Facebook has enough info for an accurate evaluation in a few minutes:

Return of Reason?

http://rebirthofreason.com/About/index.shtml Forum for those looking to put Rand’s ideas to work. NB–lotsa inside baseball that may be off-putting, but a lot of useful stuff too.

Libertopian Ideals Spread: Free University of The People

http://www.forbes.com/sites/ccap/2012/01/19/a-free-college-education-for-all/  “…Founded in 2009, University of the People will exclusively use volunteer faculty. Indeed, the distinction between faculty and student is hopelessly blurred in their model. As a result they aspire to be a tuition-free university open to any high school grad anywhere in the world. Initially they are offering programs in business administration and computer science, and are seeking regional accreditation. While there is no tuition, there are some fees, but the total cost for a bachelor’s degree will likely be a few hundred dollars, depending on where you live…”

New Intellectuals! 100 Free Ivy and Other College Podcasts To Enjoy Right Now

http://oedb.org/library/beginning-online-learning/skip-the-tuition:-100-free-podcasts-from-the-best-colleges-in-the-world In time people will be able to get free degrees as Libertarians battle last silly laws that jack up prices, and more colleges use endowment funding instead of panic spending and coerced taxes…enjoy these for life learning and interdisciplinary New Intellectual perspective

7 Shocking Examples of Extremist Libertarian-Based Society

Photo: Another Sad Victim of Creeping Libertarianism

 You’ve heard the reverse-the-truth snarky “But there’re no Libertarian-based examples” or “Purist libertarians scare the public!” usually followed with ignoramus smug explanations about herding cats, atomistic individualism and Libertarian short-sightedness or the allowance it MAY work if all become Libertarian …well…

What’s Modern Libertarianism?

For temporary purposes of presentation we use these derived from the LIO standards, developed with Lib groups and slated for re-publication and general circulation later this decade (Groups use their different wording as long as general idea is followed) . They are:

Lib Community 3-Area Idea …And Some Clarifying Remarks by Modern Libertarian Movement MVP’s

Libertarian society? Why, just have an alliance of sensible tolerant middle class free citizen Aristotelian constitutional mixed republics surrounded by self-sustaining farms owned by citizens and untouched land…with some free-wheeling experimentation sectors …plus Libertarian campus neighborhoods or communities filled with canny scientists, innovators and philosophers who need traditional government like a polar bear needs golf clubs to encourage everybody and keep an eye on the real nutcases, and there you go. Plus the restaurants are better.–Aristotle

http://www.freenation.org/a/f72h3.html  Similar but not identical to LIO eco-community concept, has 3 areas for improved local, minarchist and low-government anarchism respectively…

The LIO civic program is to better rights and legalize voluntary solutions in …