The Carnegie Club's dinner debates are a crucial element of the Club and allow for members to gather around a dinner table to share different perspectives on a set topic chosen by our Head of Internal Events. Topics can range from the limits of free speech, what it means to be a good person, and the ethics of gene editing. Members are also provided with a short reading list to inspire opinions and debate during the dinner for which members bring both food and drink.
Our debates are reminiscent of Andrew Carnegie's own experience in setting up an informal club to discuss current affairs with his peers in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. It is founded on the idea that voicing informed viewpoints helps to broaden our mental horizons, reinforcing the importance of engaging with a range of different and informative opinions.