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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The Pursuit of Happiness: Virtue or Pleasure?
50 min
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World on the Brink?
50 min
3
Is It Ethical To Cooperate With Chinese State I...
50 min
4
Should America End Birthright Citizenship?
50 min
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Generational Divides with Nick Gillespie: Are t...
50 min
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Government as Shareholder: Proactive Competitiv...
50 min
7
Is the Scientific Enterprise Too Risk-Averse?
50 min
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Should Museums Repatriate Cultural Artifacts?
50 min
9
Should We Separate the Art from the Artist?
50 min
10
Should We Use Gene Editing to Make Better Babies?
50 min
11
Will the AI Bubble Burst?
50 min
12
Wartime Kill Decisions: Human or AI?
50 min
13
Think Twice About The Meaning of Your Life with...
50 min
14
Should the U.S. Prioritize Settling Mars?
50 min
15
Has Legalizing Sports Gambling Become A Bad Bet?
50 min
16
The Future of Film: Big Screen or Stream?
50 min
17
Will AI Make Work Obsolete?
50 min
18
Generational Divides with Nick Gillespie: The G...
50 min
19
Smart Girl Dumb Questions: Will the Market Cras...
82 min
20
Think Twice About War, Tech, & Dirty Supply Cha...
50 min
21
Could Dating an AI Be Better Than Dating a Human?
50 min
22
Is U.S. Control of Limited Territory in Greenla...
50 min
23
Legalize Assisted Suicide?
50 min
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Innovation or Intrusion: The Big Data Debate
50 min
25
Is It OK to Pay for Sex?
50 min