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The World According To Ki
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Ki experiences the world from a different perspective. The questions define existence.
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Objectivist Thought
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An investigation of the actual concepts that illustrate the fundamentals of Objectivism.
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Alvin Toffler Interview with Ayn Rand
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There is much misinformation about the intent and perspective of Ayn Rand & objectivism
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Spiritual Motivations
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The search for God. The Quest for self.
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The Colloquial Essay
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An investigation into the Art of the Essay
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Capitalism versus Socialism
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Objectivism versus Communism / The individual and the collective. A timeless debate.
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Anatomy Of A Massacre
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The phenomenon of children killing children. An investigation. An attempt to understand.
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Anarchy - The Ideology and philosophy
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Anarchy is not what most people believe it to be. We need to explore the originators
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The Abortion Paradox
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It's certainly about rights. And about responsibility. But perhaps not the way you think.
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What is the ‘value’ of a human life?
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Is the 'worth' of the life of anyone or anything intrinsically objective or subjective?
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The Search For Self-Awareness
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So many questions. So few answers. Even after 70 years. We need to think about it.
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The Destroyer
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An existential threat need not be physical. It is often subtle. Sometimes it is us!
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There Is Only Today
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Are you good at putting things off until tomorrow? What if tomorrow never comes?
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Pray For Paris
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The Tragedy is not that people die. That is inevitable. The tragedy is the reason why.
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I Cry
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I cry for thee, for you do not see, or feel, what I see and feel. You never will. So I Cry
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For Rent: Old Soul
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Some people feel the burden of 'time' They've seen it all before. Like a record skipping.
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The Hard Road
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It's easy to talk the talk. Well, kinda. It's time to walk the walk. Character. Integrity.
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You Must Write It!
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We all need dreams. They give us direction to a future we can embrace. What's yours?
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Bienvenue Hummy !
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You think life is difficult? Try being a hummingbird. Appreciate life. All life. Please.
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The Wall
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Walls exist for a reason. We keep WHO we fear out. WHAT we fear stays in. What about you?
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My Grief
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Grief is intimate. We can try to share it, but it's personal, and we experience it alone.
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Alone . . . Is Not Lonely
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Many do not comprehend the importance and benefit we derive from solitude. Think about it.
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Freedom - An Elusive Ideal
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Freedom is not just a personal benefit. There are responsibilities as well as obligations.
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Buddha . . . Happiness Is The Path . . .
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The truth is not important because you want it to be. It is what it is. Always.
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Objectivism: Philosophy To Prophecy
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There is a need to believe. In God, in others, in 'self'. How's that working out for you?
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Keep Life Simple
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Life can be so complicated. So much seems broken. But the answer is simple. Fix 'self'.
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Is That All Ya Got?
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We try to have empathy for others with little knowledge of ourselves. Incomprehensible!
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Earth, Air, Fire, Water
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What makes us human? Is it the elements? Or something else? From whence do we come from?
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The Feminine Dream
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It is so self-destructive to alienate those who could be your ally. Be reasonable.
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Tomorrow Never Comes
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We all intend to do things, most of them tomorrow. When is that going to happen? Never.
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What's Love Got To Do With It ?
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We look at love in our own way. Some don't understand it. For others, it doesn't exist.
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Who Are You ?
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We are all 'others'. Some more than most. Do you know one? Are you an 'other'?
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Flag On The Play !
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So much frustration. The hate continues. It all continues. There should be a penalty.
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Magic !
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It's everywhere. At your fingertips. You can almost taste it. It's your soul. It's Magic.
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FOLLOW THE YELLOW BRICK ROAD
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Everything is possible if you believe, and you make an effort. Life is about decisions.
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I AM SO TIRED
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Death is inevitable. Acceptance? Or denial? This is a journey to the edge of the abyss.
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The Haters
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Hate and righteousness are in the eye of the beholder. be careful what side you are on.
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There Is No Truth - There Is Only Death
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There can be no reasoning or argument with death. Ultimately there is only acceptance..
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Practical Philosophy: A New Perspective
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There are a limited number of alternatives to fix our problems. We need to find them!
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Making A Difference - The Starfish Story
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Things are often not what they seem. It matters not. We still have to do what is right.
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Requiem For A Swap
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Never hide from the memories. Embrace the emotions. Remember the love. Appreciate life.
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Life Matters
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Life is not esoteric. It is fundamental. The right to life is inviolate. Or it should be.
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Crazy Little Thing Called Love
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There can be no love for another while there is no love for yourself.
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