When: Monday, October 9

Time: 12-3 EST

Online

Civility: Overrated or Underrated?

A gathering where the brightest minds and the most passionate voices come together to delve deep into the essence of civility.

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Register here.

Today, more than ever, we are confronted with disagreements and differences. How can we unite and find common ground?

The key may lie in understanding and embracing true civility.

Join Alexandra Hudson, the author of ‘The Soul of Civility: Timeless Principles to Heal Society and Ourselves,’ as she engages with some of the greatest thinkers of our day from various political backgrounds and vocations to explore this question.

We’d be honored for you to join us for this dialogue.

Our speakers include:

Jonathan Haidt – New York Times Bestselling author and Thomas Cooley of Professor of Ethical Leadership at the New York University Stern School of Business on what the “soul” of civility actually is.

David French – New York Times Columnist and author of Divided We Fall on why civility, and not mere politeness, is foundational to helping us to navigate our divides.

Tyler Cowen – New York Times Bestselling author and founder of Marginal Revolution on why civility is necessary for freedom, flourishing, and democracy.

Francis Fukuyama – Stanford University professor on why social trust supports our democracy.

Yascha Mounk – Associate Professor of the Practice of International Affairs at Johns Hopkins University’s School of Advanced International Studies in Washington D.C. on why civility, grounded in human dignity, is indispensable for democracy.

Joel Stein – Former Humorist at TIME Magazine and author of In Defense of Elitism on why our lack of civility and intolerance of failure is necessary for creativity and humor.

Chloé Simone Valdary – Writer and founder of Theory of Enchantment on the role of pop culture, art, and beauty to revive civility, heal ourselves, and ennoble our broken world.

Kim Scott – Author of Radical Candor on the difference between civility and politeness.

John Wood Jr.– National Ambassador of Braver Angels on the unsung virtue of moderation, and lessons from history’s unsung hero of moderation, Erasmus of Rotterdam.

Russell Moore – Editor in Chief of Christianity Today, on the imago dei, why it’s the moral foundation to civility, and how it might help us to overcome our divisions today.

Mitch Daniels – Former Governor of Indiana.

George Will – Washington Post Columnist on why civility supports integrity, and why politeness and appearance matter less than a disposition of truly respecting others.

Daryl Davis – Musician, author, and actor.