We the People
If America was founded upon ideas and not identities, what happens if we become a nation of tribes that cannot agree upon our unifying beliefs? Can we form a “more perfect union”?
The Edge of What We Know
From Artificial Intelligence to space and the deep sea, what can we learn from innovators at the edges of science and technology?
Age of Uncertainty: Imagining a New World Order
The international community faces unprecedented threats. What will geopolitical arrangements look like going forward?
Life Well Lived
From the earliest philosophers and in all religious traditions, humankind has long explored what gives our lives shape and meaning. What makes life in the 21st century worth living?
Defining Economic Recovery
In a volatile and rapidly changing economy, how do we sustain growth?
Powering the Future
What energy innovations will steer us toward net-zero, and how fast? What are the obstacles and tradeoffs?
The Mind
We’re living in what’s been called the “golden age of neuroscience.” What could this mean for human thriving?
Viewpoints
This open-ended track gives us a broad spectrum to explore trends, game changers, newsmakers, and other pressing issues of the day.