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Intelligence Squared: Has the American Dream Died?
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Intelligence Squared: Has the American Dream Died?

Friday, June 5, 2026|NYU Skirball Center, New York, NY|by Intelligence Squared U.S.

About This Event

Intelligence Squared's flagship debate series returns with the motion "The American Dream Is Dead." Acclaimed economists, sociologists, and public intellectuals argue for and against. Oxford-style format with pre- and post-debate audience polls determining the winner.

Topics

american-dreameconomicsinequalitysocial-mobilitydebate

Category

Economics

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Date & Time

Friday, June 5, 2026

7:00 PM UTC - 9:30 PM UTC

America/New_York

Location

NYU Skirball Center, New York, NY

566 LaGuardia Pl, New York, NY 10012

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Price

$25 - $55

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