Intellectual Takeout

Intellectual Takeout Feeding minds, pursuing truth. đź§ 
501(c)(3) providing a platform for rational discourse.

Intellectual Takeout is a digital media nonprofit whose mission is to feed minds, foster discussion, and inspire action. We are proud to have an audience that is almost equal parts conservative and liberal and consists of over one million people on social media. Feed Minds

We produce thought-provoking content that is both relevant and concise. We’ll occasionally share longer pieces, but they’re t

he exception rather than the rule. In our blogs, we take complex ideas and break them down in a digestible form. Our authors draw from influential works, the great past of Western tradition, and interesting news items of today. Foster Discussion

Truth is best pursued through dialogue, and we see ourselves as joined in this pursuit with our audience. We offer a place to discuss significant and sometimes controversial issues in a respectful manner. Our blog posts are aimed at fostering discussion, rather than attempting to give the whole picture. Our authors tend not to be too dogmatic, and often have their own positions modified by insightful comments from audience members. Inspire Action

Ultimately, what we’re about at Intellectual Takeout is promoting human flourishing, which Aristotle said is achieved through a life of virtue and contemplation. We promote reflection on issues intimately connected with achieving this flourishing, and hope that this reflection will impact people’s lives.

Are you guilty of fleshism?
09/02/2026

Are you guilty of fleshism?

Be careful not to let your latent prejudice show, lest you reveal yourself as an enemy to progress! Indeed, you may not have heard of fleshism, but your

Is it worth being wealthy on paper yet destitute when it comes to the most valuable and non-renewable resource: time?
09/01/2026

Is it worth being wealthy on paper yet destitute when it comes to the most valuable and non-renewable resource: time?

Many modern workplaces exert pressure on employees to avoid vacations, work long hours, and be ready to hop-to at a moment’s notice. Overworking and perpetual

Given this, why is preschool so popular?
09/01/2026

Given this, why is preschool so popular?

I received a rather frantic email from a friend when school started last fall. Panicking over the number of parents posting first day of preschool pictures,

Why are charter schools thriving more than public schools?
09/01/2026

Why are charter schools thriving more than public schools?

If you thought charter schools received anywhere near the same amount of funding as traditional public schools, then think again.

Would tensions dissipate if more professors taught students to engage in true civil discourse rather than meaningless ex...
09/01/2026

Would tensions dissipate if more professors taught students to engage in true civil discourse rather than meaningless experience and opinions?

It was getting late and the college student next to me let out a sigh. “I’ve got to get home,” she said. “I still have an assignment I need to complete

As Clancy’s trial continues, removing ourselves from viewing what the worst people involved in the national conversation...
09/01/2026

As Clancy’s trial continues, removing ourselves from viewing what the worst people involved in the national conversation have to say about it may reinvigorate us to love and encourage motherhood in others.

Viewing such a miserable picture of motherhood, maternally-minded young women are likely to shrink back in horror. Marriage-minded men are no less concerned...

What movies would you add?
09/01/2026

What movies would you add?

Yet the past few years have also witnessed the growing electoral strength of Democratic Socialism, now a major force in the Democrat party. Some observers

What do you think of Meta’s new AI glasses with a surreptitious recording feature?
08/31/2026

What do you think of Meta’s new AI glasses with a surreptitious recording feature?

I suggest that Meta’s track record on privacy promises doesn’t get the benefit of the doubt anymore. Not from regulators. Not from school boards. And

Is boredom driving our culture of lunacy?
08/31/2026

Is boredom driving our culture of lunacy?

Is boredom driving our quest for new and exciting entertainments—girls becoming boys, men having babies, racism around every corner?

Why do so many people not understand love?
08/31/2026

Why do so many people not understand love?

While recently scrolling through headlines, I came across one proclaiming, “How to be charming on a date.” Clicking on it, I found five tips, complete with

Address

Bloomington, MN

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Intellectual Takeout posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Shortcuts

Share