Announcing 2024 Gala Keynote Speaker
The Atlas Society Presents Abigail Shrier
The Atlas Society is thrilled to announce our keynote speaker for the formal gala dinner during our summer conference, Galt’s Gulch 2.0—award-winning journalist and New York Times best-selling author Abigail Shrier!
Her latest book, Bad Therapy: Why The Kids Aren’t Growing Up, is a New York Times bestseller and an international bestseller. Her previous book, Irreversible Damage: The Transgender Craze Seducing Our Daughters, was named a “Best Book” by the Economist and the Times. Her books have been translated into seventeen languages. Her work regularly appears in the Wall Street Journal and Newsweek, among others. She has additionally appeared on the Joe Rogan show.
Following this year’s honoree, mining magnate Gina Rinehart, Shrier is the perfect keynote to take the stage—a female trailblazer and a critical voice speaking out for families and children—come see Abigail Shrier on Thursday, July 25th at The National Museum of Women in the Arts in Washington D.C.!
Want to meet Abigail? Sponsors and their guests are invited to attend a special VIP Meet & Greet from 6:30–7:00 p.m. during the cocktail hour before the gala program begins. Reach out to Ana Freund ana@atlassociety.org if you have any questions about this special opportunity.
Hicks & Salsman: Transforming Life and Business
Interested in deepening your understanding of Objectivism and learning how to elevate your personal and professional life? Join Atlas Society Senior Scholars Stephen Hicks, Ph.D., and Richard Salsman, Ph.D., this summer in Springfield, Illinois for The Summer Seminar on Ayn Rand’s Philosophy. Hosted by The Academy on Capitalism, the seminar will take place from June 24–28 at the University of Illinois, Springfield. Speaking alongside a full cast of guest speakers, Stephen and Richard will host discussions on a selection of topics, which you can browse on the event webpage. Those interested in participating can fill out the online registration form.
Are You A Mindless Eater?
The Atlas Society Asks Brian Wansink on Wednesday, June 5 @ 2 PM PT / 5 PM ET. As an Objectivist you want to be rational in all aspects of life—from what you put into your head, to what you put into your mouth. Brian Wansink can help, his book Mindless Eating: Why We Eat More Than We Think, which revolutionizes our awareness of how much, what, and why we’re eating—often without realizing it. A former professor and food psychologist, Brian is described as a “pracademic,” focusing on discovering new ways for people to live happier, healthier lives, through consumer behavior and marketing research. Join the conversation and ask your questions LIVE on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter/X, YouTube, and LinkedIn or register HERE on ZOOM.
COMING SOON!!
Moral Skepticism and Objectivity in Ethics with Stephen Hicks: Join Atlas Society Senior Scholar and Professor of Philosophy at Rockford University Stephen Hicks, Ph.D., on Wednesday, June 5 @ 3:30 PM PT / 6:30 PM ET for an X Spaces discussion on Moral Skepticism, its supporters, and how objectivity in ethics can be achieved. Those interested can listen HERE.
Miss yesterday’s webinar with Nellie Bowles? Catch our conversation with the co-founder of The Free Press Nellie Bowles about whether we’ve reached “peak woke,” and how to return to sanity, as explored in her new book, Morning After the Revolution: Dispatches from the Wrong Side of History. You can see the replay on YouTube and Facebook or download and listen to it as a podcast (Spotify, Amazon, Apple).
The Multiyear Decline in US Economic Freedom
“Most people, including many professional economists and data analysts (who should know better), seem to cling to the impression that US economic freedom is high and stable, while China has become less free economically. The facts say otherwise, and the facts should shape our perceptions and theories.”
What do the facts show us for the yearly trend in economic freedom for the United States and countries worldwide? We invite you to read an expert analysis by Atlas Society Senior Scholar and Professor of Political Economy at Duke Richard Salsman, Ph.D., that explores several datasets highlighting a disturbing trend in the loss of economic freedom and its impact on human liberty.
Throwback Thursday: Kelley on Truth and Toleration (Part 1)
After founding The Atlas Society in 1990, David Kelley, Ph.D, also published Truth and Toleration as his seminal defense of Open Objectivism. Since then, a great deal has changed in the movement and in the world around us. Our founder reflected on these changes back in 2017, and we invite you to check out Part 1 of a 2-part webinar series where he shared his thoughts. If you haven’t read it—or want to brush up—check out the third edition of Truth and Toleration, in audio format, to get an introduction to the Objectivist movement, its core ideas, its central fissures, and why an open, inclusive, entrepreneurial approach to promoting Ayn Rand’s revolutionary ideas provides the best path for their adoption.
Who is John Galt?
Keep your beverage—hot or cold—at the perfect temperature wherever you go. What’s more, our “Who is John Galt” insulated tumbler is a perfect conversation starter, a beacon for fellow Rand fans, and the perfect reminder to yourself of the ideas you hold dear.
Be sure to also browse our online store for all things Ayn Rand!
