My NPR debate on whether science is too risk-averse
Economist Tyler Cowen and his debate partner Brandon Ogbunu will argue that science is too risk-averse in an upcoming NPR debate at Johns Hopkins University on May 5, 2026. The event is part of a series hosted by Open to Debate, aiming to challenge conventional thinking in science and innovation. Cowen promotes the debate as a platform for advocating greater risk-taking in scientific research.
- ▪Tyler Cowen and Brandon Ogbunu will debate in favor of the idea that science is too risk-averse.
- ▪The debate will take place at Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore on May 5, 2026.
- ▪The event is organized by Open to Debate, a platform promoting intellectual discussion.
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My NPR debate on whether science is too risk-averse by Tyler Cowen May 1, 2026 at 1:54 pm This coming Tuesday at Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, here is the event information, with three others as well. With debate partner Brandon Ogbunu I will be arguing the “yes” side, science is too risk-averse. Self-recommended! Here is the Open to Debate Substack. 0 Comments Facebook Twitter RSS Feed print Comments Sort by Top Sort by Recent Sort by Controversial <article class="blog-comment depth-<%= model.depth %>" id="blog-comment-<%= model.id %>" data-user-vote="<%= model.user_vote %>" data-vote-count="<%= model.vote_count %>" data-vote-total="<%= model.vote_total %>" data-updoots="<%= model.updoots %>" data-downboops="<%= model.downboops %>"> <div class="byline"> <div…
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