Jeffersonian Dinner III

Name: Jeffersonian Dinner III
Start: 2026-05-05T19:00:00-05:00
End: 2026-05-05T21:00:00-05:00
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Tue, May 5, 2026

7 PM – 9 PM CDT (GMT-5)

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One of the core commitments of the Adam Smith Society is serious, open debate — learning from one another and engaging ideas we may not yet fully agree with.

Our Jeffersonian Dinners are designed around that commitment. Inspired by a tradition established by Thomas Jefferson, these gatherings center on a single, shared conversation. Only one person speaks at a time, encouraging careful listening, reflection, and deeper exchange.

The third dinner will focus on two major questions.

First: What defines the American Dream?

• What is the American Dream today? Has it’s definition changed or just it’s accessibility?

• Who is the Dream working for, is that a feature or failure?

• Can the American Dream survive AI?

• What is your version of the American Dream?

Second: When should the government intervene in markets and when should it step aside?

• Is the relationship between government and markets fundamentally cooperative or adversarial?

• What principles should define when markets need correction or be left alone?

• Who benefits from regulation and who bears the risk?

• Should the state optimize for efficiency, resiliency, or equity?

The price of the ticket includes dinner, drinks, taxes, fees, and gratuity.

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Food Provided (A multi-course dinner will be provided. Please specify any dietary restrictions when purchasing a ticket.)

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