Soho Forum Debate: Perry Metzger vs. Brian Merchant

Tue Jan 27 2026 at 06:30 pm to 08:00 pm UTC-05:00

The Sheen Center | New York

The Soho Forum
Publisher/HostThe Soho Forum
Soho Forum Debate: Perry Metzger vs. Brian Merchant
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Resolution: Artificial Intelligence will provide enormous net benefits to nearly every member of society.
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For the affirmative: Perry Metzger is a technology manager, consultant, academic researcher, and entrepreneur specializing in computer systems, networking, software development, system architecture, security, and cryptography. He has held key roles across tech and finance, and currently serves as the chairman of Alliance for the Future, a Washington, D.C.-based public policy organization focused on artificial intelligence.


For the negative: Brian Merchant is a tech journalist, columnist, and critic focused on AI, Silicon Valley, labor, and power. He is the author of two books, and , as well as the Substack newsletter . He also serves as a journalist in residence at the AI Now Institute.


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Agenda

🕑: 06:00 PM
Doors open
Host: The Sheen Center for Thought & Culture
🕑: 06:30 PM
Meeting convenes
Host: The Sheen Center for Thought & Culture
🕑: 08:00 PM
Reception
Host: Gene Epstein & Hisako Kobayashi's Apartment

Info: Food and drink are included with a Reception ticket.

Please note: to attend the reception, you must purchase a Debate + Reception ticket.


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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

The Sheen Center, 18 Bleecker Street, New York, United States

Tickets

USD 12.00 to USD 34.00

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