Intercollegiate Studies Institute

Economic Freedom, AI, and the Future of America (0:00) Intro: AI, deregulation & tech growth (6:11) AI and job displacement (8:56) The GOP's working class vs. economic dynamism tension (16:34) Are we losing skills to AI? (28:24) Theology, human dignity & what makes us different from machines (38:41) The data center investment bubble (52:21) Industrial policy, national security & reshoring (1:00:29) Disruption without a path forward: the trucker problem (1:06:31) UBI, WALL-E, and the dystopia of purposeless leisure (1:10:24) Closing thoughts: humility, embodiment & conservatism's answer to AI @johnnyburtka is joined by @DrJayRichards, @TPCarney, @maxbodach, @jimantle, and Matthew Brach for our latest episode of Project Cosmos!

The AI Demand for Electricity

Is AI a Threat to Artists?

Annette Kirk Receives The Charles H. Hoeflich Lifetime Achievement Award

How Russell Kirk Met His Wife Through ISI

What Is The Revenue Model For AI Data Centers?

America's Story: Creating with Courage

Master Sculptor: Art Represents Who We Are

A True American Dream Story

Which Age Group Does AI Affect the Most?

Is AI Affecting Our Capacity to Remember?

Can AI Offer What The Human Soul Offers?

Today's the day! Mobilize: An Evening with Palantir is TONIGHT. Registration closes at noon, so don't wait. Don't miss your chance to connect with ISI alumni, students, and friends over drinks before an exclusive conversation with Palantir insiders Bill Rivers and Madeline Hart. 🥂 6:00 PM — Doors open | Reception with open bar & hors d'oeuvres 🎙️ 7:00 PM — Armchair conversation & Q&A 📍 ISI Headquarters | 3901 Centerville Road, Wilmington, DE 👔 Business Casual | 🎟️ Tickets: $25 ⏰ Registration closes at 12:00 PM. Grab your ticket now: isi.org/event/mobilize…

Where Do Junior Lawyers Go Now?

Tomorrow night! This is your last chance to grab a ticket for Mobilize: An Evening with Palantir, a night of great conversation, great company, and great ideas. Join fellow ISI alumni, students, and friends for a reception before an exclusive conversation with Palantir insiders Bill Rivers and Madeline Hart on the defense technology race defining the 21st century. 🥂 6:00 PM — Doors open | Reception with open bar & hors d'oeuvres 🎙️ 7:00 PM — Armchair conversation & Q&A 📍 ISI Headquarters | 3901 Centerville Road, Wilmington, DE 👔 Business Casual | 🎟️ Tickets: $25 Get your ticket tonight: isi.org/event/mobilize…