Open to Debate

America is more divided than ever—but it doesn’t have to be. Open to Debate offers an antidote to the chaos. We bring multiple perspectives together for real, nonpartisan debates. Debates that are structured, respectful, clever, provocative, and driven by the facts. Open to Debate is on a mission to restore balance to the public square through expert moderation, good-faith arguments, and reasoned analysis. We examine the issues of the day with the world’s most influential thinkers spanning science, technology, politics, culture, and global affairs. It’s time to build a stronger, more united democracy with the civil exchange of ideas. Be open-minded. Be curious. Be ready to listen. Join us in being Open to Debate. (Formerly Intelligence Squared U.S.)

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Wartime Kill Decisions: Human or AI?
50 min
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Think Twice About The Meaning of Your Life with...
50 min
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Should the U.S. Prioritize Settling Mars?
50 min
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Has Legalizing Sports Gambling Become A Bad Bet?
50 min
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The Future of Film: Big Screen or Stream?
50 min
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Will AI Make Work Obsolete?
50 min
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Generational Divides with Nick Gillespie: The G...
50 min
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Smart Girl Dumb Questions: Will the Market Cras...
82 min
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Think Twice About War, Tech, & Dirty Supply Cha...
50 min
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Could Dating an AI Be Better Than Dating a Human?
50 min
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Is U.S. Control of Limited Territory in Greenla...
50 min
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Legalize Assisted Suicide?
50 min
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Innovation or Intrusion: The Big Data Debate
50 min
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Is It OK to Pay for Sex?
50 min
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Does AA Work?
50 min
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Has Feminism Hurt Women?
50 min
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Can Religion Cure the Loneliness Epidemic?
51 min
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How to Resolve Conflicts in Relationships: A Co...
50 min
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Tech Titans or Tyrants: Should the U.S. Governm...
50 min
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INSIDE THE DEBATE with John Donvan, Nayeema Raz...
33 min
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Does the Effective Altruism Movement Get Giving...
52 min
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Should the U.S. Militarize the War on Drugs?
50 min
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BONUS: Why Debate Matters — Robert Rosenkranz o...
67 min
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Generational Divides with Nick Gillespie
50 min
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Is Europe Too Late to Compete in the Chip War?
50 min