IchorFigure Posted September 27, 2011 Report Share Posted September 27, 2011 (edited) Starting tonight ARI will have a series of several lectures and debates live streamed over the internet for free. (I'm not a representative of ARI I'm just reposting this) Ayn Rand and the Tea Party: A Recipe for Cultural Change A public talk by Yaron Brook Yaron Brook will illustrate how Ayn Rand's novel Atlas Shrugged sheds light on the unseen forces that drive cultural and political trends and how the ideas in the novel are vital to any effort to limit government. Location and Details Monday, September 27, 2011 7:00 p.m. Central Chanhassen Recreation Center 2310 Coulter Boulevard Chanhassen, Minnesota 55317 Dr. Brook's talk will be live streamed for free through the Ayn Rand Center Facebook page. You do not need a Facebook account to view the talk. This event is free and open to the public. For more information, please visit the SW Metro Tea Party website. Livestream link >>>> http://www.facebook....pp_142371818162 The rest of the series is being held as part of the Undercurrent's "Capitalism Awareness Week". Regulating Capitalism: Moral Necessity or Moral Treason? A live streamed debate at the University of Minnesota The recent economic downturn has led to much cultural debate about the proper role of capitalism. Should we allow a concentration of wealth in the hands of the few or redistribute it so everyone gets an 'equal' share? Is capitalism to blame for our current troubles, or is it government intervention? Join Yaron Brook and Dane Smith as they debate the the proper implementation of capitalism in society, including the moral implications and the role of government. Debaters: Yaron Brook, president of the Ayn Rand Center for Individual Rights Dane Smith, president of Growth and Justice Location and Details Tuesday, September 27, 2011 5:30 p.m. Pacific 6:30 p.m. Mountain 7:30 p.m. Central 8:30 p.m. Eastern University of Minnesota, Twin-Cities Willey Hall, Room 175 [map] The event will also be ive streamed online worldwide. For more information, visit the Capitalism Awareness Week website. Livestream link for all remaining talks >>>> http://capitalismweek.org/live/ The Revolutionary Case for Capitalism A live streamed lecture at the University of Wisconsin, Madison by Eric Daniels Despite capitalism's enormous success in producing material abundance and political freedom, it faces a crisis--one that may lead to its demise. Capitalism is perishing because its supposed defenders lack a real defense. In this lecture, Eric Daniels explores the most common arguments in favor of capitalism. He finds that they all break down in the face of the popular argument that capitalism is immoral and destructive—because it is selfish. Dr. Daniels explains that only Ayn Rand's crucial insight—that capitalism is the only moral social system because it is based on "the virtue of selfishness—can truly defend capitalism. He illustrates the need for a moral, and not just an economic, defense of capitalism. Location and Details Wednesday, September 28, 2011 5:30 p.m. Pacific 6:30 p.m. Mountain 7:30 p.m. Central 8:30 p.m. Eastern University of Wisconsin, Madison and live streamed online worldwide. For more information, visit the Capitalism Awareness Week website. Can the Entitlement State Survive? And Should It? A live streamed lecture at the University of California, Irvine by Don Watkins It's an open secret that America is headed for an entitlement crisis, with the U.S. government facing over $100 trillion in unfunded liabilities. Something is going to have to be done, but what? Some propose raising taxes. Others propose cutting benefits. Many propose a mix of both. The Ayn Rand Center for Individual Rights' Don Watkins will explain why he thinks these solutions are hopeless. He will argue that eliminating the entitlement state will actually create a freer, more just, more prosperous nation. Location and Details Thursday, September 29, 2011 6:00 p.m. Pacific 7:00 p.m. Mountain 8:00 p.m. Central 9:00 p.m. Eastern University of California, Irvine and live streamed online worldwide. For more information, visit the Capitalism Awareness Week website. From the Government and Here to Help A Ford Hall Forum Debate From the financial crisis to Obamacare to the budget debates, the size and scope of government is being debated across the country. One side calls for more regulation to foster equitable prosperity because the free market is out of control. The other side says government has grown too big and intrusive; we need to mitigate its power while rediscovering the founders’ principles. Dr. Yaron Brook, Executive Director of the Ayn Rand Institute, and Dr. David Callahan, Co-Founder of Demos, join Ford Hall Forum President Dominick Ianno to debate the fundamental social, economic, and moral ideas that underlie politics in America today. Location and Details Thursday, September 29, 2011 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. C. Walsh Theatre, Suffolk University 55 Temple Street (behind the State House on Beacon Hill) Boston, MA 02114 The event is free and open to the public, but registration is required. Visit the Ford Hall Forum page to register. Navigating the Markets Three Years After the Financial Crisis: Investment Opportunities, Corporate Governance & Financial Performance in a New Global, Regulatory Environment A panel featuring Yaron Brook Standard & Poor’s unprecedented downgrade of U.S. debt, coupled with Europe’s debt crisis, has caused the economic recovery to be uneven, impacting investors, retirement security, corporate profitability, and investment opportunities in the stock, bond, and derivatives markets. Our panel of experts will provide insights and help guide us through new, key investor protection measures, while engaging in a robust debate on significant issues affecting investors, such as investment opportunities created by volatility in the financial markets, whether the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2010 will help prevent the next financial crisis, the role of credit rating agencies, the new CFTC derivatives rules, and the link between corporate governance and financial performance. Location and Details Tuesday, October 4, 2011 Reception at 5:30 p.m. Pacific Introductory remarks at 6:30 p.m. Question & Answer at 8:15 p.m. USD Joan B. Kroc Institute for Peace and Justice Theatre (first floor) 5998 Alcala Park San Diego, CA 92110 If you are interested in attending, please register on the event website and check the "Brandes Investment Partners" box. The Financial Crisis: Causes, Consequences and Cures A live streamed lecture at North Carolina State University by John Allison The cause of the recent financial crisis and subsequent economic downturn has been hotly debated over the last few years. The media, politicians, and even many businessmen have placed the blame on the supposed excesses of free-market capitalism. In this lecture, John Allison, former Chairman and CEO of BB&T, argues that this crisis is in fact a legacy of government's anti-capitalist policies. Mr. Allison presents his unique perspective of the financial services industry to support his argument that massive government intervention into the U.S. economy—from the creation of the Federal Reserve in 1913 to a reckless crusade to encourage home-ownership—laid the groundwork for an unsustainable real estate boom. He offers his views on what contributed to the financial crisis and how the government's response to the inevitable bust—a frenzied series of bailouts, nationalizations, and "stimulus" efforts—is only making things worse. Finally, Mr. Allison discusses some of his proposed immediate and long-term solutions for moving us towards a stronger economy. Mr. Allison will demonstrate that capitalism, far from being the cause of our financial troubles, is its only cure. Location and Details Tuesday, October 4, 2011 5:00 p.m. Pacific 6:00 p.m. Mountain 7:00 p.m. Central 8:00 p.m. Eastern North Carolina State University and live streamed online worldwide. For more information, visit the Capitalism Awareness Week website. Edited September 27, 2011 by IchorFigure Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brian0918 Posted September 27, 2011 Report Share Posted September 27, 2011 Yaron Brook's lecture was yesterday (Monday), not today (September 27). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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