Intelligence Squared U.S. bring together the world's leading authorities for an exciting battle of ideas, wit and persuasion in a series of provocative and timely debates. Think twice as opposing panels challenge your convictions on some of the most crucial issues our nation faces today. Best of all, your vote decides who carries the day.
“The intellectual jolt I get from having to ride the current of these powerful arguments is like nothing I've experienced.”John Donvan
Does the internet poison politics? It’s been argued that the rise of “personalization,” the use of algorithms to filter what you see online, and easy access to the like-minded, has served to reinforce our pre-conceptions. Is the information bubble a myth, or is it undermining civic discourse? Is the rise of social media really broadening our world views, or narrowing them?
For the motion:
Eli Pariser-Author of The Filter Bubble & MoveOn.org Board President
Siva Vaidhyanathan-Chair, Department of Media Studies, University of Virginia & Author of The Googlization of Everything
Against the motion:
Evgeny Morozov-Foreign Policy Contributing Editor & Author, The Net Delusion
Jacob Weisberg-Chairman & Editor in Chief of The Slate Group
John Donvan, correspondent for ABC News Nightline, moderates the IQ2US debate series. The debates are held live here at the Skirball Center, broadcast on NPR and WNET/Thirteen and available for download through iTunes.
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Intelligence Squared U.S. Debate Packages are currently available in sets of five tickets to the Spring 2012 series. Dates and tentative debate topics are:
Spring 2012
January 10 | The U.N. should admit Palestine as a full member
February 7 | Obesity is the government’s business
March 13 | China does capitalism better than America
April 17 | When it comes to politics, the internet is closing our minds
May 8 | Ban college football
*Please note - in remaining current and relevant, debate topics and motions are subject to change.
