Thomas Walker-Werth

Thomas Walker-Werth is managing editor at The Objective Standard and a fellow at both Objective Standard Institute and Foundation for Economic Education. His first full-length book, Reason for Living: A Rational Approach to Living Your Best Life, is available now on Amazon. Subscribe to his blog at reasonforliving.substack.com.

When the Grass Is Always Greener

by Thomas Walker-WerthLifestyle

Jul 9, 2024

As the old saying goes, “The grass is always greener on the other side of the fence.” Many of us long for another place, another job, or another relationship, but...

The Man Bringing Rationality to Health & Fitness on Social Media

by Thomas Walker-WerthHealth

May 28, 2024

Many, if not most, health influencers are pushing one particular approach to diet and exercise. In so doing they ignore the reality that we all have different bodies, minds, and lives.

Don’t Be a Hyacinth: The Danger of Letting Others Set Your Standards

Hyacinth, rather than set her own standards for success and virtue, judges herself according to how she thinks others regard her social status.

Sharing Rational Values through Great TV 

by Thomas Walker-WerthArt & Culture

Apr 17, 2024

SG-1 has given us proof that there are still people out there who will make (and watch) ten seasons of a show about science and reason.

SpaceX Shows that Failure is an Essential Part of Success

I cannot wait to see Starship get through its testing phase and start flying humans into deep space.

Accepting that Your Brain’s Not Broken

by Thomas Walker-WerthLifestyle

Feb 26, 2024

I’ve studied ADHD thoroughly, and I am now positive I have it. But, ADHD brains are not broken—they simply work differently.

Five Great Life Lessons from the Music of Rush

Music can be a powerful tool for enriching our lives. It can bring us joy, or provide solace during tough times. It can inspire creativity and spark passion. Some music can also teach us valuable life lessons. This is the case with much of the work of the Canadian progressive rock band Rush.

Even The Guardian Understands Free-Market Competition

The Guardian typically publishes articles with a strong anti-capitalist bent, from calling for the nationalization of Greyhound coaches to claiming that capitalism is “killing the planet.” So it was a pleasant surprise to see a Guardian headline highlighting one of capitalism’s many great benefits, perhaps unintentionally.

How Writing Saved my Career

Do you ever feel conflicted over what career path to pursue? Do you have multiple passions or interests you’d like to work into your life? For many years, I faced this dilemma, until I took up writing.

Contra Rep. Chip Roy, Rights Don’t Come from God

In a recent debate on Second Amendment rights in the House of Representatives, Representative Chip Roy gave an impassioned defense of Americans’ right to own weapons as a means to defend themselves against potential tyranny. Unfortunately, he made a crucial mistake.

Thank You to the Heroes of Space Tourism

2021 has been a breakthrough year for space tourism. Although many rightly celebrate these impressive achievements, a large number of people in the press and on social media have criticized them, claiming the money spent on these missions would be better spent fighting poverty or climate change. These detractors make several major errors.

Join OSI at Battle of Ideas in London

by Thomas Walker-WerthAnnouncements

Sep 28, 2021

Calling all European lovers of liberty! OSI will have a table at the Battle of Ideas conference in London, October 9–10, 2021, where we will have a selection of OSI...

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