TOS-Con 2019 Lecture & Performance Descriptions
The lecture and performance descriptions for TOS-Con 2019: Philosophy for Freedom and Flourishing have been posted.
Arts & Culture, History, Politics & Rights
Joseph Conrad: No Faltering, No Shame, No Regret
For all his pessimism, Conrad held that a life of unfaltering conviction is a meaningful one.
Why Conservatives Are Defenseless against Ocasio-Cortez’s Lethal Moral Code
Unlike most who oppose her, Ocasio-Cortez does not promote contradictory political/economic and moral principles.
Millard Sheets and the Art of Banking
Sheets created a contemporary art appropriate for a lender proud of its part in transforming the California desert into a land of innovation and plenty.
Robert Morris: America’s Financial Atlas
This self-made immigrant helped make the Revolution possible, then laid the foundation for America’s essentially capitalist financial policies.
New Speakers & Talks Announced for TOS-Con 2019
Announcing three new speakers—Lisa VanDamme, Chad Morris, and Tim Chermak—and fourteen talks for TOS-Con 2019: Philosophy for Freedom and Flourishing
John Adams and the Spirit of Liberty by C. Bradley Thompson
At a time when politicians are unwilling to admit and unable to defend the fact that America is not a democracy, John Adams and the Spirit of Liberty provides much needed clarity.
Celebrating Slack Key and the Sweetness of Life
At a time when popular culture too often celebrates life’s negatives, it’s refreshing to witness the flourishing of a musical form that focuses on joy, fun, beauty, and nahenahe.
