Questions We Might Explore

• Is democracy still the best system of government?
• Has the United Nations outlived its purpose?
• Should robots and artificial intelligence ever have rights?
• Are multinational corporations becoming the new nation-states?
• Can war ever truly be just?
• Are human rights actually universal?
• Who should govern artificial intelligence?
• Can truth survive in the age of AI and misinformation?
• Are borders still necessary?
• Is world peace actually possible?
• Should autonomous weapons be allowed to make life-and-death decisions?
• Does technological progress actually make humanity better?
• What responsibilities do wealthy countries have to the rest of the world?
• Can diplomacy work when countries fundamentally disagree about values?
• What do we owe future generations?

And sometimes, the best question will simply be the one someone brings into the room.

Help Shape the Group

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If you're interested in participating, complete our short interest form to:

• Join the Global Philosophy Discussion Group
• Tell us whether you prefer virtual, in-person, or hybrid conversations
• Share your availability
• Rank the topics you're most interested in discussing
• Suggest your own big question for a future conversation

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Questions? philosophy@iabpia.org

Discussion Group Purpose & Discussion Norms

Discussion Group Purpose

The BPIA Global Philosophy Discussion Group is a space for curious minds to explore difficult questions, challenge assumptions, and engage seriously with perspectives different from their own. Our purpose is not to reach consensus or determine who is “right,” but to deepen our thinking through thoughtful dialogue about philosophy, international affairs, ethics, society, technology, culture, and the questions shaping our shared world.

Disagreement is welcome. Intellectual curiosity is expected. Respect is required.

Participants are encouraged to question, challenge, probe, and respectfully disagree with the ideas presented during discussions. To ensure everyone has an opportunity to participate, conversations will follow an orderly, facilitated discussion format, and participants are expected to:

• Challenge ideas and arguments, not individuals.
• Allow others to finish speaking without interruption.
• Respect the facilitator and established speaking order.
• Make space for different perspectives and lived experiences.
• Ask questions in good faith and remain open to having your own views challenged.
• Zero tolerance for personal attacks, harassment, discriminatory remarks, or intentionally demeaning language.
• Recognize that participation does not imply endorsement of the views expressed by other participants or by BPIA.
• Help maintain a space where difficult and provocative questions can be explored thoughtfully and respectfully.