From the Age of Globalization to the Age of AI: Making Sense of a World Transformed

At the 50th anniversary of the Aspen Institute, Thomas Friedman and Michael Sandel had a debate about globalization. Now, marking the 75th anniversary, they offer their perspectives on the social, political, and economic forces transforming the world today. Now in its 21st year, the Aspen Ideas Festival is the Aspen Institute’s signature summer public event. From June 25-July 1, 2025 almost 4,000 leaders, innovators, fellows, scholars, and attendees gathered in the Rocky Mountains to engage in deep and inquisitive discussion of the issues that shape our lives and challenge our times, spanning politics, business, science, the arts, education, and more. #AspenIdeas For more information about the Aspen Ideas Festival, visit https://www.aspenideas.org.