Intelligence Squared U.S. Debates ''Millennials Don't Stand A Chance'' At Kaufman Center, April 9th

The "millennial" generation has been much discussed - and much maligned. In the past few months alone, the New York Times has written features with headlines such as "The Self(ie) Generation," "The Young Are The Restless," and "Do Millennials Stand a Chance in the Real World?" Detractors call them a generation uniquely coddled, narcissistic, and lazy. Are they right?

On April 9, provocative debate series Intelligence Squared U.S. seeks to answer this question with a debate on the motion "Millennials Don't Stand a Chance." In front of a live audience, four authorities with a broad range of backgrounds will debate whether this generation deserves the stereotypes or whether we should celebrate millennials instead for their openness to change and innovation and their optimism in the face of uncertainty.

Arguing for the motion:
• Binta Niambi Brown: Lawyer, Startup Advisor & Human Rights Advocate. She has been recognized as one of The Root's 100 Most Influential African-Americans, Fortune Magazine's 40 under 40 business leaders, Crain's New York 40 under 40, and by the World Economic Forum as a Young Global Leader.
• W. Keith Campbell: Professor of Psychology, University of Georgia & Co-Author, 'The Narcissism Epidemic'. His work on narcissism has appeared in USA Today, Time, and The New York Times, and he appeared on The Today Show, NPR’s All Things Considered, and The Glenn Beck Show.

Arguing against the motion:
• David D. Burstein: Author, 'Fast Future: How the Millennial Generation is Shaping Our World' & Founder, Generation18, a nonpartisan young voter engagement organization. A contributor to Fast Company, he regularly consults for not-for-profits and companies on how to understand and engage millennials.
• Jessica Grose: Journalist & Author, 'Sad Desk Salad'. Jessica Grose, a self-identified “ancient millennial,” is a journalist and novelist whose work focuses on women’s issues, family, and culture. She is a frequent contributor to Slate and Bloomberg Businessweek, in addition to writing about culture and creativity for Fast Company’s Co.Create.

Before the debate, audience members will vote on the motion; afterward, the audience votes again. The team that moves the most voters to its side will be the winning team in the debate. People can also weigh in online here.

The debate will also stream live online, then air soon after as part of the NPR show "Intelligence Squared U.S." On April 9, online viewers can tune in here.

WHAT: Intelligence Squared U.S. Debates “Millennials Don't Stand a Chance”
WHEN: Wednesday, April 9, 2014 / Reception 5:45-6:30 / Debate 6:45-8:30 PM
WHERE: Kaufman Center/129 W. 67th Street (bet. Broadway and Amsterdam)/New York, NY 10023
TICKETS: $40 ($12 for students w/ ID). To purchase, visit http://www.intelligencesquaredus.org/

ABOUT INTELLIGENCE SQUARED U.S. DEBATES (IQ2US)
Winner of the 2013 Silver Radio Award for Best Public Affairs Program and named one of the "Five Podcasts that Will Change the Way You Think" by Forbes, Intelligence Squared U.S. was founded in New York City in 2006 by Robert Rosenkranz, and has grown into an internationally syndicated series heard and watched by millions. The debates have attracted some of the world's top thinkers, including Steven Forbes, Dr. Neal Barnard, Paul Krugman, Karl Rove, Malcolm Gladwell, and Arianna Huffington. With over 80 debates, Intelligence Squared U.S. has encouraged the public to “think twice” on a wide range of provocative topics. Author and ABC News correspondent John Donvan has moderated IQ2US since 2008. The executive producer is Dana Wolfe.