Dec 06
And the winner of last night’s debate on FORA.tv, Does Science Refute God?, was (drum roll please) Lawrence Krauss, an internationally known theoretical physicist and author of A Universe From Nothing: Why There Is Something Rather Than Nothing, and Michael Shermer, founding publisher of Skeptic magazine, who argued in favor of science. The debate itself was narrowly focused. …
Jul 02
Yesterday’s Intelligence Squared debate at the Aspen Ideas Festival featured two proponents and two critics of the current natural gas boom in the United States, which is made possible by recent improvements in hydraulic fracturing, or fracking, technologies. Watch some of the highlights on his highly contentious issue below. One audience member asked whether or …
Jun 04
Michael Bloomberg is no stranger to controversy when it comes to proposing bans on items that may be harmful to the health of his fellow New Yorkers. As Mayor of New York City, Bloomberg has aggressively sought out bans on indoor smoking in restaurants, bars and parks, and has banned artificial trans fat in restaurant …
May 10
The results from the Intelligence Squared U.S. Debate, Ban College Football, are in. Watch some of the highlights, and find out the results in the full program below: Tim Green, former Atlanta Falcons star defensive end, said that college football helps mold young boys into men. Tim Green: Football Teaches Players How to Face Adversity …
May 07
Here’s a look at what’s happening this week on FORA.tv. College football programs are an important source of revenue for many universities across the nation and heighten a school’s brand awareness among young generation. However, these programs have also been been blamed for exploiting the welfare and health of young athletes for profit. Tomorrow, Intelligence …
Mar 15
The results from this week’s Intelligence Squared debates are in and the voters have had their say. Is the American economic engine still second to none? Or does China’s take on capitalism create a superior economic paradigm for the 21st century? Ian Bremmer, the founder and president of Eurasia Group, argues that China’s economic focus …
Mar 12
For over 120 years the United States has maintained the largest economy in the world and has been a leader in innovation, manufacturing, and capital investment. After World War II, the United States emerged as one of the world’s two superpowers, and the collapse of the Soviet Union in the early 1991 proved that capitalism …
Feb 06
Despite a heightened national awareness telling us to avoid unhealthy foods and get proper exercise, it seems that our collective waistline continues to grow bigger, creating a slew of health problems from heart disease to Type 2 diabetes in both children and adults. Even though as Americans we often embrace the freedom to eat whatever …
Jan 26
In two weeks, FORA.tv and Intelligence Squared U.S. are presenting a debate about obesity, Is it the Government’s Responsibility to Fix America’s Obesity Epidemic? On one side, libertarian John Stossel and writer Paul Campos, author of The Obesity Myth, will argue that Uncle Sam should not insert itself into what is a personal-responsibility and health issue. …
Apr 18
When It Comes to Politics, Does the Internet Close Our Minds?
Politics
by Zain Iqbal
The Internet allows us to access information faster and in a greater capacity than at any other time in human history, especially when it comes to politics. We’re bombarded with commentary from politicians, pundits and other public figures on a daily basis, as well as, increasingly, opinions from our personal circles of friends, family and …
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Tags: Eli Pariser, Evgeny Morozov, Intelligence Squared US Debate, Internet, online commentary, Politics
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