New York, NY
Livestream info:
https://www.intelligencesquaredus.org/debates/more-we-evolve-less-we-need-god
Does God have a place in 21st century human affairs? For many, the answer is an unapologetic yes. Belief in a higher power, they argue, is the foundation of human consciousness and the soul of all social, political, and scientific progress. Further, some claim, humans are biologically predisposed to embrace religion and require faith to live moral lives. Others are far more skeptical. For them, adherence to faith and religious tradition serves only to fracture communities and prevent humanity from embracing a more enlightened, reasoned, and just social order. As we look to the future in uncertain times, should spirituality and religion play a central role in human evolution, innovation, and discovery? Or has God become obsolete?
The panel:
Rebecca Goldstein, Philosopher & Author
Michael Shermer, Founder, The Skeptics Society & Best-Selling Author
vs.
Dr. Deepak Chopra, Integrative Medicine Advocate & Best Selling Author
Dr. Anoop Kumar, Emergency Physician & Author, “Michelangelo’s Medicine”
Presented by:
Intelligence Squared U.S. (IQ2US)
Founded in 2006, Intelligence Squared U.S. (IQ2US) addresses a fundamental problem in America: the extreme polarization of our nation and our politics.
A non-partisan, non-profit organization, Intelligence Squared U.S. addresses a fundamental problem in America: the extreme polarization of our nation and our politics.
Our mission is to restore critical thinking, facts, reason, and civility to American public discourse.