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
Unfinished Live
Note: This is a past event, additional resources may be available below.
The Aspen Institute partners with the Unfinished network to produce Unfinished Live, an immersive event exploring the collision of technology, art, ideas, and impact. Hosted by Baratunde Thurston, Unfinished Live, which takes place from September 21-24 at the Shed in New York City and virtually, invites leading experts and engaged citizens to contribute to shaping our digital future. A future where new technologies and policies enable a stronger democracy, a fairer economy, and a more just society. Join us this September to exchange ideas and craft solutions on this defining issue of our time.The Aspen Institute partners with the Unfinished network to produce Unfinished Live, an immersive event exploring the collision of technology, art, ideas, and impact. Hosted by Baratunde Thurston, Unfinished Live, which takes place from September 21-24 at the Shed in New York City and virtually, invites leading experts and engaged citizens to contribute to shaping our digital future. A future where new technologies and policies enable a stronger democracy, a fairer economy, and a more just society. Join us this September to exchange ideas and craft solutions on this defining issue of our time.
In an era of endless content and institutional mistrust, the political media landscape of 2024 represents fraught terrain for news consumers. Social platforms are hijacked by trolls while propaganda has become weaponized by political parties and foreign adversaries alike. How do we ensure a healthier media ecosystem that promotes more productive discourse?
In this public lecture, Lee McIntyre will address the question “What is the appropriate response when confronted with evidence in favor of a theory one does not want to believe?”
