Navigator, February, 2001

Objectivist Ethics in the Information Age. In a world of rapidly advancing technology, a capacity for independent, thought is the quality employees need most. Because of that, says Nathaniel Branden, the virtues of Objectivism are becoming key factors in the workplace. In this article, Branden traces the history of work, and demonstrates how Objectivist ethics are used more than ever on the job.

Environmentalism: Don't Judge It by Its Extremists. The environmental movement should not be judged by extremist groups such as the Environmental Liberation Front, Patrick Stephens writes. Rather, environmentalism ought to be judged by the policies that the movement's mainstream espouses. One of those policies has been fatal to millions.

Will the Free World Lose Western Europe? A consequence of the post-World War II years was the growth of peaceful cooperation among West European nations, and that has culminated in the creation of a quasi-federal system. Unfortunately, says Kevin Hill, this new system betrays the principles of liberty for which the West fought the Cold War.

Morality and Politics. A nation's political trends are governed by a host of factors, the most fundamental of these being the moral factor, according to TOC's executive director, David Kelley. In this commentary, Kelley illustrates his point by showing how morality permeates the seemingly pragmatic debate over Social Security privatization.

Defending Depraved Media. Many recent Hollywood productions have little or no redeeming value, observes Navigator editor Roger Donway. Nevertheless, the media's right to produce and distribute violent and vulgar films must be defended uncompromisingly.

TOC Gears Up for the Summer Seminar. The center's staff have been working hard to prepare for the twelfth annual summer seminar. To be held in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, this year's seminar will bring together hundreds of people for a mix of education, social life, inspiration, and good fun.

Other Logbook items: TOC Increases Web Presence, Kelley and Thomas Attend Conferences, Weekend Seminar in Objectivism Offered, Summer Interships, TOC Visits Norway, and Sightings of Camp Indecon, Fellowships, Stephen Hicks, Atlas Shrugged and Lord of the Rings, and Cato.