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About Jon Hersey

About Jon Hersey

Jon Hersey is the associate editor of The Objective Standard. His work focuses on intellectual history, specifically, the ideas on which freedom and flourishing depend. He has published in-depth articles on John Locke, Thomas Jefferson, Benjamin Franklin, John Stark, William Wilberforce, Rosa Parks, and more.

Jon Hersey's Articles

Mind over Might in the Battle of Midway
June 4, 2018
America's victory at Midway demonstrated—not in fiction or film, but in life—the power of the mind over sheer might.

Happy Birthday, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle!
May 22, 2018
On Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s birthday, enjoy yourself by dwelling on the fascinating, eminently logical mind of his greatest creation: Sherlock Holmes.

Hesitant to Enter for a Full-Scholarship to TOS-Con 2018?
May 17, 2018
We just want to hear your views in your unique voice. And it’s okay if you’re camera shy. You need not spend 90 seconds in front of a camera—or any time in front of the camera.
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Live Interview with Andrew Bernstein on Independence Versus Collectivism in Ayn Rand’s Novels
May 14, 2018
I'll be speaking with Andrew Bernstein on Tuesday (May 15) at 8:30pm EDT / 5:30 PDT on Facebook Live. Tune in to learn more about Bernstein's TOS-Con 2018 presentation: "Independence Versus Collectivism in Ayn Rand’s Novels."
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Live Interview with Richard Salsman about J.B. Say, Ayn Rand, and Economics
May 7, 2018
Tune in to learn more about Salsman’s TOS-Con 2018 presentation: “Jean-Baptiste Say, Ayn Rand, and Objective Economics.”
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Benjamin Franklin: The Enlightenment Personified
April 26, 2018
If you’re not familiar with Franklin’s life and accomplishments, then you’re missing out on one of the most inspiring and instructive stories in world history.
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Want a Fun Way to Keep Up with Trump’s Ridiculous Tweets?
April 26, 2018
Can a president use his pardon power on himself, and if so, can he pardon himself via tweet? Find out by listening to this fun podcast.
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Live Interview with Richard Salsman about J.B. Say, Ayn Rand, and Economics
March 25, 2018
Tune in to learn more about Salsman’s TOS-Con 2018 presentation: “Jean-Baptiste Say, Ayn Rand, and Objective Economics.”

Google’s Triumph of Relevance over Stickiness
March 20, 2018
Where others prioritized stickiness, Google prioritized relevance and reliability. Wheras others played the role of the clingy friend who tried to hold your attention, Google simply pointed you in the right direction.
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Live Interview on Achieving Financial Freedom, with David Veksler
March 16, 2018
Tune in to learn more about David Veksler’s TOS-Con 2018 presentation: “Radical Strategies for Achieving Financial Freedom.”
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Live Interview on Alexander Hamilton’s Legacy, with Robert Begley
March 13, 2018
Was Alexander Hamilton a freedom fighter or a statist? Tune in on TOS's Facebook page Sunday (Mar. 18) at 7:00pm EST for a discussion with Robert Begley.

Henry Ford on the Justice of Income Inequality
March 6, 2018
Although income inequality is pitched as a modern and escalating problem requiring new regulations and redistributive measures, Henry Ford understood the factors that determine a man’s income, or lack thereof, as far back as 1922.
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Live Interview with Carrie-Ann Biondi about Aristotle and Ayn Rand on Flourishing
March 5, 2018
Tune in on TOS’s Facebook page to learn more about Dr. Biondi’s TOS-Con presentation: “Aristotle and Ayn Rand on Flourishing.”
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Derek Magill on Building a Career You’ll Love
February 28, 2018
"Many people think you have to go get some sort of third-party permission or something. . . . And the reality is you can skip a lot of that stuff if you just get started making things that are valuable to other people.” —Derek Magill
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Live Interview with Jim Brown on Intellectual Activism
February 27, 2018
Join me this Wednesday (Feb. 28) at 8:30 EST / 5:30 PST for a chat with Jim Brown, CEO of the Ayn Rand Institute. We'll discuss Mr. Brown’s TOS-Con presentation: “Intellectual Activism for Fun and Profit.”
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