Aspen is a place for leaders to lift their sights above the possessions which possess them. To confront their own nature as human beings, to regain control over their own humanity by becoming more self-aware, more self-correcting, and hence more self-fulfilling.
Walter P. Paepcke, Aspen Institute Co-Founder
Aspen Institute
2017 Socrates New York Salon
Note: This is a past event, additional resources may be available below.
Nov 3 – 4 2017
New York, NY
Date
Nov 3 – 4 2017 12:00am
Location
New York, NY
WeWork (Bryant Park & Chelsea)
Friday Reception: WeWork Bryant Park- 54 W 40th St.; Saturday Seminar: WeWork Chelsea- 115 W 18th St.
We tend to assume that, in politics, rage is bad and empathy is good. But is that true? What are the uses of rage and the limitations of empathy? Is rage necessary to spur people to action? Is there a point at which empathy is no longer appropriate—when it risks tolerating the intolerable? Is straightforward rage sometimes more respectful than empathy, which can slide into condescension? Can you be empathetic with someone else’s rage without feeling rage yourself?
Seminar and panel moderated by Larissa MacFarquhar, author and staff writer at The New Yorker.
Panel featuring Isaac Chotiner, staff writer at Slate and host of the ‘I Have to Ask’ podcast; Jonathan Mahler, author and staff writer at The New York Times Magazine.
Organized in partnership with Aspen Institute Germany and Aspen Institute Romania, the first-ever Socrates seminar in Montenegro will bring together leaders to explore the challenges of democratic backsliding, the importance of rule of law, and the essence of values-based leadership.
Join us for this exclusive Critical Conversation, moderated by Vivian Schiller, internationally renowned former media executive, current Aspen Institute Vice President and Executive Director of Aspen Digital. ‘Will We Ever Trust the News Again’ will examine the challenges facing the industry – and crucially, the promising paths towards a solution.
This Transatlantic Socrates Seminar will discuss ways to advance the development of a comprehensive and dynamic yet operational approach to resilience. As the current security crisis has driven historic developments in Europe and beyond, it is now increasing pressure to demonstrate that liberal democracy delivers, including security and defense.
Over the 3 days of the Seminar, we will explore, in a tense geo-political and geo-economic regional context, how the resilience of our societies, certainly in the countries in Central-Eastern Europe, must be constantly strengthened.
Set at the El Vilar de la Duquessa in Cardona, our seminar “RISING GENERATIONS: Imagining the Human Future” explores the what humanity’s future will look like and how we can prepare.
In an era of rapid technological change, shifting political landscapes, and increasing scrutiny, leadership requires a delicate balance – navigating complex regulations while fostering innovation and strategic agility.
The Socrates Program is excited to host our annual Summer Seminars this July 11th-14th! The seminar tuition is $2,500. Limited scholarships are available by application.
Seminar and panel moderated by Larissa MacFarquhar, author and staff writer at The New Yorker.
