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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1
Is the American Dream in Decline?
50 min
2
The Pursuit of Happiness: Virtue or Pleasure?
50 min
3
World on the Brink?
50 min
4
Is It Ethical To Cooperate With Chinese State I...
50 min
5
Should America End Birthright Citizenship?
50 min
6
Generational Divides with Nick Gillespie: Are t...
50 min
7
Government as Shareholder: Proactive Competitiv...
50 min
8
Is the Scientific Enterprise Too Risk-Averse?
50 min
9
Should Museums Repatriate Cultural Artifacts?
50 min
10
Should We Separate the Art from the Artist?
50 min
11
Should We Use Gene Editing to Make Better Babies?
50 min
12
Will the AI Bubble Burst?
50 min
13
Wartime Kill Decisions: Human or AI?
50 min
14
Think Twice About The Meaning of Your Life with...
50 min
15
Should the U.S. Prioritize Settling Mars?
50 min
16
Has Legalizing Sports Gambling Become A Bad Bet?
50 min
17
The Future of Film: Big Screen or Stream?
50 min
18
Will AI Make Work Obsolete?
50 min
19
Generational Divides with Nick Gillespie: The G...
50 min
20
Smart Girl Dumb Questions: Will the Market Cras...
82 min
21
Think Twice About War, Tech, & Dirty Supply Cha...
50 min
22
Could Dating an AI Be Better Than Dating a Human?
50 min
23
Is U.S. Control of Limited Territory in Greenla...
50 min
24
Legalize Assisted Suicide?
50 min
25
Innovation or Intrusion: The Big Data Debate
50 min