Juxtys Posted July 23, 2008 Report Share Posted July 23, 2008 I am a new member in this forum, so I would like to introduce myself. My name is Justas, I am 16 years old and I live in Klaipeda, Lithuania. My interests include computer sciensce, physics, maths, sociology and even practical hypnosis. My main hobby is writing a book. I have done 36 pages so far and it is about a smart teenager in a huge conflict with modern society, because he is too young to not understand what is right and what is wrong and most of all - why his parents tought him not to do things they do themselves and other things I find difficult or bad in the society I live in. The only things I created what are in the internet are three Youtube videos: 'Introduction to Vytautas Didysis Gymnasium; and 'How to be evil douche from hell', parts 1 and 2. In those videos, I appear to be a complete psycho. Sometimes, I wander if that's true or not myself. I learned about Objectivism just recently, but knew about the idea for a pretty long time, because I am a fan of Rush and many of their songs have Objectivistic focus, especially 'Anthem' and '2112'. By the way, sorry for my grammar - English is my second language. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gags Posted July 23, 2008 Report Share Posted July 23, 2008 Welcome to the forum Justas. Given that you're writing a book on morality, I think you'll find it helpful to learn as much as you can about Objectivist ethics. It's based in reality, and will likely challenge a great deal of the conventional wisdom that you've been taught thus far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
softwareNerd Posted July 23, 2008 Report Share Posted July 23, 2008 Welcome to the forum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juxtys Posted July 23, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 23, 2008 Given that you're writing a book on morality I wouldn't say that it is about morality. I began writing it just to entertain myself and learn how to write in a better style, but right now I am beginning to feel that a book like that is important to exist. I am writing it like a diary and but a lot of my personal life in it and analyse my daily events by my own logic. People who read what I have written(especially teenagers) reviewed it as a clear mirror of their own lives and as their own problems, and since nothing concerns people more than themselves, the book should appear interesting once it is finished. Maybe one day I will translate it to English in order for English speakers to read it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K-Mac Posted July 23, 2008 Report Share Posted July 23, 2008 Welcome to the forum! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc K. Posted July 23, 2008 Report Share Posted July 23, 2008 Welcome. Which books about Objectivism have you read? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juxtys Posted July 23, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 23, 2008 Welcome. Which books about Objectivism have you read? Sincerely, none . But I am beginning to read The Fountainhead Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlotte Posted July 23, 2008 Report Share Posted July 23, 2008 Hey! Sounds like your book is interesting, im am very passionate when it comes to writing. You can never get me to shut up about it, so that is all I will say, or I will talk your ear off, I dont want to scare you away. lol Anyway Welcome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KurtColville Posted July 24, 2008 Report Share Posted July 24, 2008 Welcome to the forum, Justas, and congratulations on discovering Ayn Rand. Rush was how I learned about her, too! They're still my favorite band. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prometheus98876 Posted August 3, 2008 Report Share Posted August 3, 2008 I offer you a much belated welcome . I am writing a quartet myself, so Im always keen to hear of the works of author Objectivist writers. The world needs lots and lots more, so lets hope you get this thing out. Hehee on another note, I spend too much time learning new programming languages. This topic title reminded me of programming. Free cookies to anyone that gets the reference Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juxtys Posted August 4, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 4, 2008 I offer you a much belated welcome . I am writing a quartet myself, so Im always keen to hear of the works of author Objectivist writers. The world needs lots and lots more, so lets hope you get this thing out. Hehee on another note, I spend too much time learning new programming languages. This topic title reminded me of programming. Free cookies to anyone that gets the reference I formatted my book, so now it's 86 finished pages and I am into finishing it. I am not much of a programmer( I know only Pascal for this moment), but I intendet to refer my topic to programming. i often do that., but that's out of topic already Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevinDW78 Posted August 4, 2008 Report Share Posted August 4, 2008 (edited) Free cookies to anyone that gets the reference "Hello World" is always Excrcise #1 in any programming instruction. (It is also what is printed in a template .ashx file in VisualStudio) Edited August 4, 2008 by KevinDW78 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juxtys Posted October 12, 2008 Author Report Share Posted October 12, 2008 It is sad that not many people knows anything about Ayn Rand in Lithuania. So I'm still waiting for my copy of 'Atlas Shrugged', because I don't want to read an illegal copy like I had to do with 'The Fountainhead', although I really enjoyed the book. I will do my homereading task about 'The Fountainhead' for my English homework. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capitalism Forever Posted October 12, 2008 Report Share Posted October 12, 2008 So I'm still waiting for my copy of 'Atlas Shrugged', because I don't want to read an illegal copy like I had to do with 'The Fountainhead' Here's a friendly hint: Posting that you've done something illegal on a public forum with your picture next to it is not always a very good idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juxtys Posted October 12, 2008 Author Report Share Posted October 12, 2008 Here's a friendly hint: Posting that you've done something illegal on a public forum with your picture next to it is not always a very good idea. But I feel bad about it, althought that was probably the only way to read that book. And who could sue me? I am not a citizen of USA and attempting to catch me would be just too expensive. But still, I should be more careful since I see what your government does with your tax payers' money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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