Ayn Rand Institute

09/18/2026

09/17/2026

If you’re exploring Ayn Rand’s ideas—or ready to go deeper—AynRandCon is for you.

Join us April 16–18, 2027 in Vienna with students, thinkers, and creators from around the world—people committed to thinking deeply, acting purposefully, and building meaningful lives and careers.

You’ll leave with greater:

• Clarity about the principles that support a free and fulfilling life
• Confidence to pursue your goals without apology
• Connection to peers and mentors who challenge and inspire you

Whether you’re new to Ayn Rand or have studied her ideas for years, you’ll find something rare here: an environment where reason, ambition, and joy are the norm.

Scholarships are available.

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09/17/2026

Ayn Rand’s Fight Against Communist Influence in Hollywood

Elan Journo interviews ARI archivist Brandon Lisi about the new edition of Ayn Rand’s 1947 essay, Screen Guide for Americans. They discuss Rand’s battle against communist influence in Hollywood and why her analysis of how movies can spread propaganda remains relevant today.

Screen Guide for Americans: https://www.amazon.com/Screen-Guide-Americans-Ayn-Rand/dp/1968832025/

The Ayn Rand Archives: https://aynrand.org/archives/

09/16/2026

Self-study can take you far. But if you’re serious about mastering Objectivism, there’s something it can’t give you. Learn more: https://hubs.la/Q04xFVQY0

09/16/2026

To maintain control over your own life, you must be free to evaluate every idea for yourself, even the abhorrent ones. Onkar Ghate makes the case for the moral necessity of free speech absolutism and the principled protection of the first amendment

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09/15/2026

Want to go deeper into Ayn Rand’s ideas?

Join Discussing Objectivism, a weekly live discussion group where you can explore Rand’s essays alongside ARI instructors and a community of engaged thinkers.

In our upcoming sessions, we’ll discuss:

📖 “The Simplest Thing in the World” — September 20
📖 “How to Judge a Political Candidate” — September 27

Whether you’re new to Rand’s essays or have been studying them for years, these 90-minute Sunday discussions offer an opportunity to sharpen your understanding, ask questions, and connect with others who are interested in Objectivism.

Try Discussing Objectivism FREE for one month—no payment information required.

Start your free trial: https://hubs.la/Q04xb1MV0

09/14/2026

AynRandCon is coming to Vienna!

Join us April 16–18, 2027, to explore Ayn Rand’s ideas through inspiring talks and thought-provoking conversations—and connect with people from around the world.

Scholarships are available.

Register today 👇

09/11/2026

We’re going live today. Join us for:

- Onkar Ghate: September 11th and the Radicalness of Objectivism
- Elan Journo: Why America Failed After 9/11–and the Radical Philosophy of Success It Needs

Register for free at https://hubs.la/Q04xdcqL0. We’re sending every registrant a free digital copy of the newly published third, expanded edition of Failing to Confront Islamic Totalitarianism: What Went Wrong After 9/11.