Ben Bayer
@benbayer.bsky.social
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Fellow and Director of Content, the Ayn Rand Institute. Former philosophy prof. Views expressed are my own, I am not authorized to speak for my employer.
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1. A watershed moment.
The President of the Heritage Foundation and Heritage Action, Kevin Roberts , has announced that the organization is standing by Tucker Carlson in the aftermath of Tucker’s interview with neo-Nazi Nick Fuentes.
This isn’t Kevin bending his knee to Trump…this is something new
The President of the Heritage Foundation and Heritage Action, Kevin Roberts , has announced that the organization is standing by Tucker Carlson in the aftermath of Tucker’s interview with neo-Nazi Nick Fuentes.
This isn’t Kevin bending his knee to Trump…this is something new
Secular commentators should not let the Epstein scandal or a new Pope distract them from the Church’s historic crimes.
📷: Walter Bibikow / via Getty Images
📷: Walter Bibikow / via Getty Images
Never Forget – or Forgive – the Ongoing Catholic Church Sex Abuse Scandal
Secular commentators should not let the Epstein scandal or a new Pope distract them from the Church’s historic crimes
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Integrating Science and Free Will
Kevin Mitchell’s book Free Agents: How Evolution Gave Us Free Will, offers an interesting and unique exploration of how free will relates to biology and neuroscience.
Kevin Mitchell’s book Free Agents: How Evolution Gave Us Free Will, offers an interesting and unique exploration of how free will relates to biology and neuroscience.
Integrating Science and Free Will
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Understanding "Woke" Ideology: Books by Yascha Mounk and Chris Rufo
In “The Identity Trap” and “America’s Cultural Revolution,” Yascha Mounk and Christopher Rufo seek to explain the rise of “woke” ideology and how to oppose it. Yet each ends up embracing fundamental premises of this worldview.
In “The Identity Trap” and “America’s Cultural Revolution,” Yascha Mounk and Christopher Rufo seek to explain the rise of “woke” ideology and how to oppose it. Yet each ends up embracing fundamental premises of this worldview.
Understanding "Woke" Ideology: Books by Yascha Mounk and Chris Rufo
YouTube video by Ayn Rand Institute
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Is Israel Committing Genocide in Gaza?
Claims of Israel committing genocide in Gaza have become mainstream, but are they supported by evidence?
Claims of Israel committing genocide in Gaza have become mainstream, but are they supported by evidence?
Is Israel Committing Genocide in Gaza?
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My statement on the two year anniversary of October 7, 2023.
Is Israel Committing Genocide in Gaza?
Claims of Israel committing genocide in Gaza have become mainstream, but are they supported by evidence?
Claims of Israel committing genocide in Gaza have become mainstream, but are they supported by evidence?
Is Israel Committing Genocide in Gaza?
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Ben Bayer
@benbayer.bsky.social
· Sep 26
Trump vs. Kimmel: The Tribal Weaponization of the FCC against Free Speech
Though Jimmy Kimmel’s suspension by ABC has now been reversed, the threats issued by FCC commissioner Brendan Carr and President Trump were flagrant violations of the right to free speech.
Though Jimmy Kimmel’s suspension by ABC has now been reversed, the threats issued by FCC commissioner Brendan Carr and President Trump were flagrant violations of the right to free speech.
Trump vs. Kimmel: The Tribal Weaponization of the FCC against Free Speech
YouTube video by Ayn Rand Institute
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Ben Bayer
@benbayer.bsky.social
· Sep 13
Charlie Kirk’s Murder: Who Normalized Political Violence?
Charlie Kirk’s assassination is yet another instance in a rising trend of political violence. What’s driving this crisis, and what must be done to stop it?
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Charlie Kirk’s assassination is yet another instance in a rising trend of political violence. What’s driving this crisis, and what must be done to stop it?
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Charlie Kirk’s Murder: Who Normalized Political Violence?
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Ben Bayer
@benbayer.bsky.social
· Sep 4
Why Trump's Antitrust Has No “Monopoly” on Moral Corruption
From Google to Visa, the current administration is targeting productive industries with brutally arbitrary antitrust litigation. Is Trump’s enforcement of these laws corrupt, or is the arbitrariness built into the laws themselves?
From Google to Visa, the current administration is targeting productive industries with brutally arbitrary antitrust litigation. Is Trump’s enforcement of these laws corrupt, or is the arbitrariness built into the laws themselves?
Why Trump's Antitrust Has No “Monopoly” on Moral Corruption
YouTube video by Ayn Rand Institute
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Ben Bayer
@benbayer.bsky.social
· Aug 28
How NOT to Explain Mamdani’s Socialist Revival
The Wall Street Journal recently tried to explain Mamdani’s victory in the Democratic primary for New York City mayor. But their explanations betray an unwillingness to challenge how their own moral premises fuel the ongoing appeal of socialism.
The Wall Street Journal recently tried to explain Mamdani’s victory in the Democratic primary for New York City mayor. But their explanations betray an unwillingness to challenge how their own moral premises fuel the ongoing appeal of socialism.
How NOT to Explain Mamdani’s Socialist Revival
YouTube video by Ayn Rand Institute
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Ben Bayer
@benbayer.bsky.social
· Aug 20
"Reason, freedom and the pursuit of personal profit—if we can learn to embrace these three ideas as ideals, a magnificent future awaits."
Our Moral Code Is Out of Date
New Ideal is pleased to republish perennial articles from newideal.aynrand.org on Substack.
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Ben Bayer
@benbayer.bsky.social
· Aug 20
Ayn Rand said that the most complete presentation of her philosophy was in her fiction. In our upcoming course, “Objectivism Through Ayn Rand’s Fiction,” you’ll immerse yourself in the worlds of heightened clarity she created for the purpose of projecting a moral ideal. Explore now: buff.ly/z8thr0i
Ben Bayer
@benbayer.bsky.social
· Aug 14
Was Ayn Rand Anti-Family?
Samantha Watkins and Ben Bayer discuss the common criticism that Rand is “anti-family” and analyze its roots.
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Samantha Watkins and Ben Bayer discuss the common criticism that Rand is “anti-family” and analyze its roots.
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Was Ayn Rand Anti-Family?
YouTube video by Ayn Rand Institute
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