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IQ2US an Oasis of Civilized Debate
April 04, 2013
There is a place where the fine art of civilized and civil debate is making a comeback. Intelligence Squared U.S., an Oxford style debate format… more
Experts Discourage Ban on Genetic Engineering
April 04, 2013
“Banning is not a productive way forward,” said Nita Farahany, professor of law, philosophy and genome sciences and policy. “Whether or not [genetic modification] should… more
Now a Reality, Should Genetically Modified Babies Be Prohibited?
March 23, 2013
After an announcement last year that a series of experiments in the United States had resulted in the birth of 30 healthy genetically modified babies,… more
Why I'm Not Buying Football Season Tickets
March 14, 2013
Last May, a group called Intelligence Squared sponsored a debate on whether to ban college football. A portion of the discussion concerned the nature of… more
The Great Debate Over The Strong Dollar
March 14, 2013
Does the U.S. need a strong dollar policy? The Kaufman Center played host to a debate on monetary policy Wednesday night. Officially the resolution under… more
Genetically Engineered Babies: Good Or Bad Idea?
February 20, 2013
Would you want the option of harnessing the power of genetics to alter the DNA of your unborn child? Would you want this to prevent… more
Genetically Engineered Babies? Experts Debate Idea Of 'Designer Baby' Ban
February 19, 2013
NEW YORK — The increasing power and accessibility of genetic technology may one day give parents the option of modifying their unborn children, in order… more
Designer Babies Debate Heats Up
February 14, 2013
Could you envision a world without genetic diseases, where parents could control their child’s height, muscle strength, eye color, personality, and even intelligence? Some might… more
IQ2US NY Emmy Nomination
February 06, 2013
New York, NY – Wednesday, February 6, 2013. The 56th Annual New York Emmy® Award nominations took place this morning at the studios of CUNY-TV.… more
Can Israel live with a nuclear Iran?
January 22, 2013
NEW YORK - Politicians running for office may have succeeded in avoiding substantive discussion of some of the most pivotal issues facing Israel – such… more
