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Intelligence Squared U.S. Debates “Prohibit Genetically Engineered Babies” at Kaufman Center, February 13th

New York, NY— January 23, 2013 — On February 13, Intelligence Squared U.S. (IQ2US) will continue its Spring 2013 season with the debate “Prohibit Genetically Engineered Babies.” Imagine a world free of genetic diseases, where parents control their offspring’s height, eye color and intelligence.  The science may be closer than you think.  Genes interact in ways that we don’t fully understand and there could be unintended consequences, new diseases that result from our tinkering.  But even if the science could be perfected, is it morally wrong?  Would it lead to eugenics and a stratified

Intelligence Squared U.S. New York Audience Decides Money in Politics is Not Overregulated

Jonathan Soros and Trevor Potter Win Debate over David Keating and Jacob Sullum Debate will air on NPR stations nationwide and be telecast on WNET/Thirteen on October 6 at 2 PMNEW YORK – September 13, 2012 – Last night, Intelligence Squared U.S. opened its Fall 2012 season with a victory against the motion “Two Cheers for Super PACs: Money in Politics is Still Overregulated.”  In the final tally, Jonathan Soros and Trevor Potter won the Oxford-style debate by convincing 6% of the audience to change their minds and oppose the motion.  After the debate, 69% of audience members agreed that

At Intelligence Squared US Debate Audience Says:“Freedom of the Press Does Extend to State Secrets”

Alan Dershowitz, Consultant to WikiLeaks Founder Julian Assange’s Legal Defense Team, & David Sanger, The New York Times Chief Washington Correspondent Win Debate Over Michael Chertoff, Fmr. Secretary of Homeland Security, & Gabriel Schoenfeld, Hudson Institute Senior Fellow Debate to be broadcast on NPR stations nationwide and to be telecast on “THIRTEEN” on WNET, WLIW 21 and WLIW WorldNEW YORK – June 9, 2011 – With world governments still reeling from the WikiLeaks fallout, acclaimed debate series Intelligence Squared US turned its attention to the balance between national security and

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