Watch our conversation with New York Times columnist and Leadership & Society Initiative (LSI) Senior Advisor David Brooks about longevity, the changing structure of adulthood, and how to design a purposeful “second mountain.” Alongside David, we also speak with two current LSI Fellows about their journeys to design and activate next chapters of purpose.
The University of Chicago Graham School welcomed philanthropist, investor, and civic leader David Rubenstein for a thought-provoking Bowe Stewart Lecture exploring the importance of civic education, public service, and preserving America’s history. Drawing on stories from his remarkable career, David shared how a lifelong commitment to public service has shaped his philanthropic work, from helping…...
Award-winning author Amitav Ghosh joins the University of Chicago’s Graham School for an evening conversation moderated by instructor Lin Atnip. The discussion centers on Ghosh’s essay collection Wild Fictions, published by the University of Chicago Press, spanning roughly 25 years of thinking on colonialism, biodiversity loss, and the search for narratives capable of meeting this…...
A conversation with John J. Mearsheimer and Jennifer A. Lind on the history and founding ideas that shape U.S. relations beyond its borders.