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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.

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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

Social Issues

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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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