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.
“Pointed political debate minus all the shouting”The New York Times
For all appearances, China has emerged unscathed from the global economic crisis, in stark contrast to its biggest debtor, America. China’s admirers point to its ability to mobilize state resources, quick decision-making and business-friendly environment as reasons for its economic ascendency. But can its brand of state-directed capitalism overcome rampant corruption and the threat of growing inequality, or will the American model of innovation and free-markets prevail?
For the motion:
Orville Schell-Director of the Center on U.S.-China Relations at Asia Society & Award-Winning Journalist
Peter Schiff-Investment Advisor & Radio Talk Show Host
Against the motion:
Ian Bremmer-Founder/President, Eurasia Group & Author, The J Curve and The Fat Tail
Minxin Pei-Professor of Gov’t at Claremont McKenna College & Author, China’s Trapped Transition
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 | The internet is making us more politically narrow minded
May 8 | Ban college football
*Please note - in remaining current and relevant, debate topics and motions are subject to change.
