Artificial Intelligence in the arts. Europe’s economic outlook. These are among the topics on which nonpartisan media organization Open to Debate presented debates at the Future Investment Initiative (FII8) conference in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia in October. Today, they are all available to listen to in the new episode of Open to Debate. This new knowledge partnership expands US-based Open to Debate’s footprint on the global stage, following debates held at the Council on Foreign Relations and the German Marshall Fund’s Brussels Forum in Belgium.

As an Official Knowledge Partner of FII8, Open to Debate produced five debates, all taped for today’s broadcast on public radio stations, digital streaming, and the Open to Debate podcast. The topics debated on the program are:

Clash of Titans: Debates on Three Grand Challenges Facing Humanity

• Money: ‘Is the Future of Currency Fiat or Crypto?’
  • Mr. Robert Rosenkranz
  • Dr. Saifedean Ammous
• Truth: ‘Will AI Change the Nature of Truth?’
  • Sir Martin Sorrell
  • Xenia Wickett
• Power: ‘Is It Time to Give More Power to Tech Companies?’
  • H. E. Dr. Jacques Attali
  • Christian Angermayer

Unresolved: What Is Europe’s Economic Outlook?

Debaters:

• Aron Landy, CEO, Brevan Howard
• Sir Martin Sorrell, Founder & Executive Chairman, S4 Capital Group
• Christian Sinding, CEO & Managing Partner, EQT Partners

Unresolved: Will AI-Generated Entertainment Replace Human Creativity?

Debaters:

• Tom Graham, CEO, Metaphysic AI
• Claude Grunitzky, CEO & Managing Partner, The Equity Alliance
• Robert Simonds, Founder & Chairman, STX Entertainment
• Yat Siu, Co-Founder & Executive Chairman, Animoca Brands

The debates were moderated by Open to Debate Moderator-in-Chief, John Donvan; Open to Debate CEO, Clea Conner; and Edie Lush. FII Institute is a non-profit foundation, driven by data with an investment arm and one pressing agenda: positive Impact on Humanity. FII8 is an influential and members-only conference, attracting over 8,000 attendees and high-profile speakers, which include world leaders, policymakers, hundreds of CEOs, investors, academics, NGOs, and media.

“In pursuit of our mission to elevate public discourse and expand access to the marketplace of ideas, we are honored to accept the invite to be a knowledge partner with FII Institute. We are eager to present this series of debates in the Middle East, a first for the organization, and reach a new international audience,” said Open to Debate CEO Clea Conner.

Richard Attias, CEO of FII Institute said, “Together with Open to Debate, we are committed to fostering open dialogue and critical thinking. By encouraging diverse perspectives and respectful debate, we aim to empower global citizens to challenge assumptions, and contribute to meaningful solutions for a better future.”

New Open to Debate episodes come out every Friday as a podcast and radio show carried on public radio stations across the country. The nonprofit media organization has also produced recent programs in partnership with the Council on Foreign Relations, TED, the Aspen Institute, the Richmond Forum, and more. Visit opentodebate.org to become a member, access an archive of more than 220 debates, and attend live events.

ABOUT OPEN TO DEBATE
Open to Debate addresses a fundamental problem in America: the extreme polarization of our nation and our politics. We are the nation's only nonpartisan, debate-driven media organization dedicated to bringing multiple viewpoints together for a constructive, balanced, respectful exchange of ideas. Open to Debate is a platform for intellectually curious and open-minded people to engage with others holding opposing views on complex issues. We know debate works to find common ground: On average, 32% of the Open to Debate audience changes their mind on contentious topics after hearing a debate. That’s the power of debate done right, and at scale, it can change the direction we’re headed in America. Open to Debate is broadcast as a weekly public radio program, carried on NPR stations including WNYC (#1 in the nation). Open to Debate is made available as a podcast, video series, and digital platform, and records episodes with live audiences nationwide. Visit opentodebate.org to become a member, access an archive of more than 220 debates, and attend live events.

ABOUT FII INSTITUTE
The Future Investment Initiative (FII) Institute is a global non-profit foundation driven by data with an investment arm and one agenda: Impact on Humanity. Global and inclusive, we foster great minds from around the world and turn ideas into real-world solutions in four critical areas: Artificial Intelligence (AI) & Robotics, Education, Healthcare and Sustainability.

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