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What happens when leading scientists, students, and public thinkers come together to debate the future of science?
In partnership with the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Agora Institute at Johns Hopkins University, we convened four distinguished debaters to explore one big question: Is the Scientific Enterprise Too Risk-Averse? Featuring Tyler Cowen, Brandon Ogbunu, Kate Biberdorf, The Honorable Sethuraman Panchanathan, and Moderator-in-Chief John Donvan.
From behind-the-scenes moments to sharp disagreements on stage, the conversation tackled the tension between caution, innovation, funding, and scientific progress.
Leaders from Open to Debate and Johns Hopkins University also reflected on the mission of the #HopkinsForum series, and why dialogue and thoughtful disagreement matter at universities and beyond.
What happens when leading scientists, students, and public thinkers come together to debate the future of science?
In partnership with the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Agora Institute at Johns Hopkins University, we convened four distinguished debaters to explore one big question: Is the Scientific Enterprise Too Risk-Averse? Featuring Tyler Cowen, Brandon Ogbunu, Kate Biberdorf, The Honorable Sethuraman Panchanathan, and Moderator-in-Chief John Donvan.
From behind-the-scenes moments to sharp disagreements on stage, the conversation tackled the tension between caution, innovation, funding, and scientific progress.
Leaders from Open to Debate and Johns Hopkins University also reflected on the mission of the #HopkinsForum series, and why dialogue and thoughtful disagreement matter at universities and beyond.
