Welcome to Laissez Faire Media -- the premiere location for liberty oriented audio, video, and stage productions!
Metternich's work has crumbled to nothing, and Talleyrand's, Richelieu's, Bismarck's, and innumerable others. But not Bach's, Shakespeare's, Homer's, Rembrandt's, Dante's and the work of many more whose names stand in their glorious company. Does not this fact of itself show that side of life upon which we should bear lightly and that upon which we should rest with our whole weight?
-- "Miscellany," the Freeman,
February 27, 1924
(attributed to Albert Jay Nock)
Since I started to work on the role of Cassio in Othello I have been constantly reminded of Walter Block's writings. Every time I say, "Reputation, reputation, reputation! O! I have lost my reputation. I have lost the immortal part of myself, and what remains is bestial. My reputation, Iago, my reputation!"
I think of:
"But what is a person’s “reputation”? What is this thing
which may not be “taken lightly”? Clearly, it is not a possession which may be said to belong to him in the way, for example, his clothes do. In fact, a person’s reputation does not “belong” to him at all. A person’s reputation is what other people think of him; it consists of the thoughts which other people have.
A man does not own his reputation any more than he owns the thoughts of others—because that is all his reputation consists of. A man’s reputation cannot be stolen from him any more than can the thoughts of other people be stolen from him. Whether his reputation was “taken from him” by fair means or foul, by truth or falsehood, he did not own it in the first place and, hence, should have no recourse to the law for damages."
Well, maybe not all of that while I am saying it...
Please contact us if you are interested in joining an "Economics in One Lesson" study group where we will share insights into Hazlitt's work. Please contact via the online form on the contact page for dates and times in Tucson, AZ. I will provide books for those who are interested and do not already have a copy
Also taking requests for audio books of liberty oriented material in the public domain or where you may hold rights to usage. Here is where you may hear my recordings. If you have enjoyed them please consider sending something my way. I would like to start investing in better equipment to create higher quality recordings.
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The lecture, “Liberty and the Arts,” which Mr. Peters gave during the (2009 SFL West Coast) conference was creative, interesting, and involved the audience which was a great way to begin the event. The lecture had elements of humor while remaining on topic. His personal ability to excite the audience was outstanding. Consistently engaging the audience with questions, jokes, and attention grabbing pictures and interesting facts is a direct reason why I would recommend him for any speaking engagement.
Along with an excellent lecture, Mr. Peters made himself approachable throughout the whole conference allowing attendees the ability to directly question and discuss his topic. A post-conference survey showed the high marks he earned for his friendliness and openness to questions and comments along with a successful lecture. He was willing to engage students and other speakers on a wide variety on topics throughout the day which I was personally able to notice.
Mr. Peters' overall excellent performance is why I would recommend him without reservation for any speaking engagement, especially for student orientated events.
Let me know if I may be of service to you at an event you may have!