My strategy for promoting Ayn Rand and advancing Objectivism is to focus on a few key result-producing activities: Ayn Rand’s and Leonard Peikoff’s Books: I want to promote Ayn Rand’s and Leonard Peikoff’s books by increasing their sales and encouraging their readership and study. Leonard Peikoff’s Courses: I want to publicize and deliver Leonard’s courses professionally to thousands worldwide,…
Author: Carl Barney
Cyrano
He was born with a gift of laughter and a sense that the world was mad. —Raphael Sabatini from Scaramouche. That quotation is about another heroic character, but it could just as well apply to Edmond Rostand’s hero, Cyrano de Bergerac. Cyrano is a delightful movie. It stars Peter Dinklage—who I believe gives a brilliant performance—as…
Anxiety is Good for You! How Can That Be?
There is an intriguing and, I think, truly important essay by Tracy Dennis-Tiwary who has devoted the past 20 years to understanding difficult emotions like anxiety. She is a Professor of Psychology and Neuroscience and has a new book, Future Tense: Why Anxiety Is Good for You (Even Though It Feels Bad). It is so…
Why I Admire Ayn Rand and Her Philosophy: Objectivism
Dear Friends, Many of you know that I am a student of Objectivism, and some of you know why. But others may wonder why I’m so attracted to the philosophy and give it so much time and investment. A wonderful summary is contained in “Introducing Objectivism,” which is a column that Ayn Rand wrote on…
Prometheus Foundation Approach to Promoting Ayn Rand and Advancing Objectivism
I believe that Objectivism is best and most earnestly advanced by individuals acting independently and in the spirit of entrepreneurship. Ayn Rand herself wrote: “I regard the spread of Objectivism through today’s culture as an intellectual movement—i.e., a trend among independent individuals who share the same ideas—not as an organized movement…. I want, therefore, to…
Highlights of Prometheus Foundation Programs
Prometheus Foundation had an outstanding 2021. We awarded almost $5 million in grants to organizations and individuals who are promoting Ayn Rand’s works and advancing Objectivism all over the world. Here are some highlights of our grantees’ programs and activities. Students For Liberty (SFL) Prometheus Foundation has worked with Students For Liberty (SFL) to introduce…
The Washington Times Editorial
The Washington Times published the editorial: Private career colleges are being destroyed. A few bad actors—predators in government—are committed to destroying private colleges. We intend to hold those responsible accountable. More to come. (If you read comments to The Washington Times article, please know many are written by paid trolls recruited to defame me personally…
Keeping Our Fires Burning Bright
“Do not let your fire go out, spark by irreplaceable spark… Do not let the hero in your soul perish…” – Ayn Rand, Atlas Shrugged In my last blog, I posed a question: What do you do to keep your fire burning? It ignited a lot of interest. Thank you for your posted answers and…
Doctors: Good For Your Life Or…
(Since many of my family and friends are advancing in age, I thought this post may be helpful. I do hope it is.) Generally, doctors are very smart, hard-working, and conscientious—and incredibly busy. Their knowledge and skills vary widely. Obviously, doctors can be outstanding, caring, life-saving professionals. Or on the other hand… Generally, the advice…
Spiritual Fuel and Fire
“Do not let your fire go out, spark by irreplaceable spark….” Ayn Rand wrote that. I have a question for you: How do you keep your fire burning? How do you keep your fire burning for each day, each week, month…. What are your thoughts and ideas for keeping your fire burning… brightly? Once I…
