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Commonly Misunderstood Concepts:

Employment - Video

G. Stolyarov II

Issue CCXX - November 28, 2009

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The mistaken identification of wealth with money results in yet another damaging fallacy: the idea that the only legitimate “employment” is work performed for somebody else in exchange for money. Mr. Stolyarov refutes this fallacy here and seeks to combat the stigma that is often exhibited toward individuals who choose to work without much, or any, monetary compensation. This video is the companion to this essay.

Prior videos in this series:
Commonly Misunderstood Concepts: Education:
Commonly Misunderstood Concepts: Health Care:
Commonly Misunderstood Concepts: Wealth:

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G. Stolyarov II is an actuary, science fiction novelist, independent philosophical essayist, poet, amateur mathematician, composer, contributor to Enter Stage Right, Le Quebecois Libre, Rebirth of Reason, and the Ludwig von Mises Institute, Senior Writer for The Liberal Institute, former weekly columnist for GrasstopsUSA.com, and Editor-in-Chief of The Rational Argumentator, a magazine championing the principles of reason, rights, and progress. Mr. Stolyarov’s new blog, The Progress of Liberty, offers a combination of commentary, multimedia presentations, educational materials, and suggestions for effective activism in favor of individual freedom. Mr. Stolyarov also publishes his articles on Helium.com and Associated Content to assist the spread of rational ideas. He holds the highest Clout Level (10) possible on Associated Content. Mr. Stolyarov has also written a science fiction novel, Eden against the Colossus, a non-fiction treatise, A Rational Cosmology, and a play, Implied Consent. You can watch his YouTube Videos. Mr. Stolyarov can be contacted at gennadystolyarovii@yahoo.com.

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The Run, Op. 64

G. Stolyarov II

Issue CCXIX - November 23, 2009

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The Run, Op. 64: Listen.

Length: 2:03

This composition for two harpsichords is quite modern in its structure and harmonies, but manages to remain free of unresolved dissonance and maintain a melodic dynamism. The piece conveys rapid motion – as in a fast run – as well as a sense of exertion and onward momentum. It intensifies toward the end and reaches a sudden, rapid conclusion – as a runner might do upon completing a predetermined distance.

The entire work is built upon four chords in C minor, which are arranged in a variety of ways – with the main melody (A) being interspersed with related but structurally different melodies and becoming more intense, powerful, and rapid with each repetition. The structure of the piece is ABA’CA’’DA’’’E, where E is the conclusion.

All the notes of this piece are either sixteenth notes or thirty-second notes, making it quite difficult for a human musician to perform. As such, it is another example of Mr. Stolyarov’s genre of superclassical music – composed using traditional harmonies but in tempos and instrumental arrangements that only a computer is likely to be able to execute.

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G. Stolyarov II is an actuary, science fiction novelist, independent philosophical essayist, poet, amateur mathematician, composer, contributor to Enter Stage Right, Le Quebecois Libre, Rebirth of Reason, and the Ludwig von Mises Institute, Senior Writer for The Liberal Institute, former weekly columnist for GrasstopsUSA.com, and Editor-in-Chief of The Rational Argumentator, a magazine championing the principles of reason, rights, and progress. Mr. Stolyarov’s new blog, The Progress of Liberty, offers a combination of commentary, multimedia presentations, educational materials, and suggestions for effective activism in favor of individual freedom. Mr. Stolyarov also publishes his articles on Helium.com and Associated Content to assist the spread of rational ideas. He holds the highest Clout Level (10) possible on Associated Content. Mr. Stolyarov has also written a science fiction novel, Eden against the Colossus, a non-fiction treatise, A Rational Cosmology, and a play, Implied Consent. You can watch his YouTube Videos. Mr. Stolyarov can be contacted at gennadystolyarovii@yahoo.com.

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Operation Health Freedom - Video

Ron Paul

Issue CCXIX - November 22, 2009

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In this final installment of the Campaign for Liberty’s Operation Health Freedom video series, Congressman Paul talks about the need for less government in health care and mentions reforming the tax code to give us back more of our hard-earned dollars so we can pursue a much wider variety of health care options.

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Congressman Ron Paul of Texas enjoys a national reputation as the premier advocate for liberty in politics today. Dr. Paul is the leading spokesman in Washington for limited constitutional government, low taxes, free markets, and a return to sound monetary policies based on commodity-backed currency. He is known among both his colleagues in Congress and his constituents for his consistent voting record in the House of Representatives: Dr. Paul never votes for legislation unless the proposed measure is expressly authorized by the Constitution.

To learn more about Congressman Ron Paul, visit his Congressional Home Page.

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Commonly Misunderstood Concepts:

Wealth - Video

G. Stolyarov II

Issue CCXVIII - November 21, 2009

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Many of the economic and personal fallacies of our time arise from the mistaken belief that wealth and money are identical. In fact, while money is in many cases an important gateway to wealth, it does not even approach describing what wealth truly is.

Mr. Stolyarov provides a more sophisticated, nuanced, and reality-oriented view of wealth and critiques the attitudes that cause phenomena such as the recent housing market bubble.  This video is a companion to this essay.

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G. Stolyarov II is an actuary, science fiction novelist, independent philosophical essayist, poet, amateur mathematician, composer, contributor to Enter Stage Right, Le Quebecois Libre, Rebirth of Reason, and the Ludwig von Mises Institute, Senior Writer for The Liberal Institute, former weekly columnist for GrasstopsUSA.com, and Editor-in-Chief of The Rational Argumentator, a magazine championing the principles of reason, rights, and progress. Mr. Stolyarov’s new blog, The Progress of Liberty, offers a combination of commentary, multimedia presentations, educational materials, and suggestions for effective activism in favor of individual freedom. Mr. Stolyarov also publishes his articles on Helium.com and Associated Content to assist the spread of rational ideas. He holds the highest Clout Level (10) possible on Associated Content. Mr. Stolyarov has also written a science fiction novel, Eden against the Colossus, a non-fiction treatise, A Rational Cosmology, and a play, Implied Consent. You can watch his YouTube Videos. Mr. Stolyarov can be contacted at gennadystolyarovii@yahoo.com.

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Ten Principles of Classical Liberalism - Video

G. Stolyarov II

Issue CCXVI - November 8, 2009

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Mr. Stolyarov was recently asked to attempt a formulation of ten crucial principles of classical liberalism, the worldview which animated the American Revolution, the European Enlightenment, the Industrial Revolution, and the libertarian revival of free-market thought in the mid-to-late twentieth century. Classical liberalism - even when it is not explicitly espoused - still has considerable residual influence on the political and economic institutions of the Western world and is having an increasing impact outside the West as well.

See these principles in essay form here.

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G. Stolyarov II is an actuary, science fiction novelist, independent philosophical essayist, poet, amateur mathematician, composer, contributor to Enter Stage Right, Le Quebecois Libre, Rebirth of Reason, and the Ludwig von Mises Institute, Senior Writer for The Liberal Institute, former weekly columnist for GrasstopsUSA.com, and Editor-in-Chief of The Rational Argumentator, a magazine championing the principles of reason, rights, and progress. Mr. Stolyarov’s new blog, The Progress of Liberty, offers a combination of commentary, multimedia presentations, educational materials, and suggestions for effective activism in favor of individual freedom. Mr. Stolyarov also publishes his articles on Helium.com and Associated Content to assist the spread of rational ideas. He holds the highest Clout Level (10) possible on Associated Content. Mr. Stolyarov has also written a science fiction novel, Eden against the Colossus, a non-fiction treatise, A Rational Cosmology, and a play, Implied Consent. You can watch his YouTube Videos. Mr. Stolyarov can be contacted at gennadystolyarovii@yahoo.com.

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Victoria

Wendy D. Stolyarov

Issue CCXII - October 17, 2009

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The Rational Argumentator is pleased to feature another work from Wendy Stolyarov, whose art works exhibit a remarkable originality, skill, and stylistic variety.

Comments by the artist: “Finally finished, this painting is a celebration of early-twentieth-century gentility. I like how she turned out very much!

Thanks to hibbary for the background texture (it’s heavily modified here, though), and thanks to ~Lorivintage55stock for the original stock photo (it’s public domain now).”

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Wendy D. Stolyarov is an accomplished writer, thinker, artist, and graphic designer, who brings her immense talent and capacity for innovation to The Rational Argumentator and the wider movement for the advancement of Reason, Rights, and Progress. Mrs. Stolyarov uses computer technology masterfully to produce precise, realistic, life-affirming art. She has also contributed multiple essays to TRA and designed many of the magazine’s newer logos, including its banner and the New Renaissance top hat. Mrs. Stolyarov is married to G. Stolyarov II, the Editor-in-Chief of The Rational Argumentator and The Progress of Liberty.

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Wendy

Wendy D. Stolyarov

Issue CCXII - October 17, 2009

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The Rational Argumentator is pleased to feature another work from Wendy Stolyarov, whose art works exhibit a remarkable originality, skill, and stylistic variety.

Comments by the artist: “This is a companion piece (in more than one happy sense) to ‘Gennady.’ As you may have guessed, it is therefore a SELF-PORTRAIT. I hope you like it! I’ve been enjoying this style.”

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Wendy D. Stolyarov is an accomplished writer, thinker, artist, and graphic designer, who brings her immense talent and capacity for innovation to The Rational Argumentator and the wider movement for the advancement of Reason, Rights, and Progress. Mrs. Stolyarov uses computer technology masterfully to produce precise, realistic, life-affirming art. She has also contributed multiple essays to TRA and designed many of the magazine’s newer logos, including its banner and the New Renaissance top hat. Mrs. Stolyarov is married to G. Stolyarov II, the Editor-in-Chief of The Rational Argumentator and The Progress of Liberty.

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Gennady

Wendy D. Stolyarov

Issue CCXII - October 17, 2009

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The Rational Argumentator is pleased to feature another work from Wendy Stolyarov, whose art works exhibit a remarkable originality, skill, and stylistic variety.

Comments by the artist: “Since today [August 25, 2009] is our three-month wedding anniversary, my thoughts turned to my dear husband, and I found myself painting him.

I happily acknowledge that I’ve borrowed the beautiful style from diegoidef, and the paper’s from hibbary . Thank you both!

I love my husband so much. I hope you can tell. “
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Wendy D. Stolyarov is an accomplished writer, thinker, artist, and graphic designer, who brings her immense talent and capacity for innovation to The Rational Argumentator and the wider movement for the advancement of Reason, Rights, and Progress. Mrs. Stolyarov uses computer technology masterfully to produce precise, realistic, life-affirming art. She has also contributed multiple essays to TRA and designed many of the magazine’s newer logos, including its banner and the New Renaissance top hat. Mrs. Stolyarov is married to G. Stolyarov II, the Editor-in-Chief of The Rational Argumentator and The Progress of Liberty.

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Rand Reimagined

Wendy D. Stolyarov

Issue CCXII - October 17, 2009

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The Rational Argumentator is pleased to feature another work from Wendy Stolyarov, whose art works exhibit a remarkable originality, skill, and stylistic variety.

Comments by the artist: “Poor Ayn Rand! Unfortunately mannish in appearance, the reader can infer from her descriptions of Dagny Taggart and Dominique Francon that she wished for something better. So I’ve reimagined her into someone she might have liked better.

Acrylic on top of gouache on canvas panel. I actually had a difficult time trying to get the gouache to adhere to the primed panel — so eventually I just painted over the entire thing with acrylic. I had to scrape off much of the gouache and start fresh, but hey! Lesson learned. I’ll stick to more absorbent media for gouache from now on. Original is 8″ x 10″. I used this stock photograph from LoriVintage55Stock as a reference.”

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Wendy D. Stolyarov is an accomplished writer, thinker, artist, and graphic designer, who brings her immense talent and capacity for innovation to The Rational Argumentator and the wider movement for the advancement of Reason, Rights, and Progress. Mrs. Stolyarov uses computer technology masterfully to produce precise, realistic, life-affirming art. She has also contributed multiple essays to TRA and designed many of the magazine’s newer logos, including its banner and the New Renaissance top hat. Mrs. Stolyarov is married to G. Stolyarov II, the Editor-in-Chief of The Rational Argumentator and The Progress of Liberty.

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Little Deer

Wendy D. Stolyarov

Issue CCXI - October 14, 2009

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The Rational Argumentator is pleased to feature another work from Wendy Stolyarov, whose art works exhibit a remarkable originality, skill, and stylistic variety.

Comments by the artist: “I used a photo from some national park website for a general anatomy reference, but this is almost entirely from scratch.

The paper texture is from ~caminopalmero and the linework for the design behind the deer’s head is from =MouritsaDA-Stock , though the colors and paint are all mine.

I really like how this turned out, actually! It’s such a DEAR little deer.”

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Wendy D. Stolyarov is an accomplished writer, thinker, artist, and graphic designer, who brings her immense talent and capacity for innovation to The Rational Argumentator and the wider movement for the advancement of Reason, Rights, and Progress. Mrs. Stolyarov uses computer technology masterfully to produce precise, realistic, life-affirming art. She has also contributed multiple essays to TRA and designed many of the magazine’s newer logos, including its banner and the New Renaissance top hat. Mrs. Stolyarov is married to G. Stolyarov II, the Editor-in-Chief of The Rational Argumentator and The Progress of Liberty.

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