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Debate-ism
October 03, 2012
"I-S-M." Three letters that keep on making history, when they show up at the end of otherwise benign, mild-mannered words. Capitalism. Communism. Socialism. Ism turns… more
"Modern politicians don't partake in debates. Not real ones."
September 28, 2012
"In presidential politics, a debate — a real debate — is a test like no other. That’s why none of us has never seen one." more
For? Against? Undecided? How Your Vote Works Online
September 26, 2012
Ever miss the debate, but wish you could vote anyway? Looking to compare how online audiences voted vs. live audiences? more
IQ2US Premieres Sold-Out Debate on Super PACs
September 14, 2012
We kicked off our Fall 2012 debate season with a sold-out audience at Kaufman Center in New York City. The topic of the evening? How… more
CHA-CHING! Sounds like Politics
September 12, 2012
Money talks. And money corrupts. What language does money speak, anyway? more
Countdown to Infinity
August 16, 2012
Infinity minus 62. Figure that one out and you know how many more questions, propositions, arguments, resolutions, and formal motions remain for Intelligence Squared U.S.… more
Frick and Frack
June 28, 2012
A short note on Frick and Frack -- and then on "Frickin' Frackin'" "Frick and Frack," you may know, is a common term used to… more
Yin Meet Yang
May 11, 2012
Yin, meet Yang. Ideally, that's what happens when two sides debate. Or does it? Not to be overly self-referential, but in our upcoming Intelligence Squared… more
Behind The Scenes With IQ2US
May 11, 2012
After each debate, we continue the conversation at an intimate dinner with the panelists. more
Do We Need To Be More Like China?
May 11, 2012
Reading into the research for our next debate —"China Does Capitalism Better than America" — I'm seeing what this motion really asks: "Since China is… more
