Common Sense Society

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Common Sense Society (CSS) was founded by American and European students in 2009 [1] to promote civic engagement, entrepreneurship, and the ideals of responsible liberty among university students and young professionals. CSS hosted regular debates, panel discussions, lectures, workshops, film screenings, and book events, adding thousands of alumni, members, and patrons. Today—with a community-centered model across North America and Europe—CSS educates 21st-century generations and engages in public discourse surrounding the principles of liberty, prosperity, and beauty [1] through its fellowship programs, curricular resources, publications, public events, civic initiatives, and targeted national media campaigns. [2]

Common Sense Conference and Gala

On January 28, 2022, Common Sense Society hosted its annual Conference and Gala at the historic Breakers Resort in Palm Beach, Florida. The Conference included two panel discussions on The Future of American Education [3] and Woke Capitalism, [4] followed by a conversation between Dr. Jordan B. Peterson and Maestro Ignat Solzhenitsyn. [5] The Gala dinner program included remarks by CSS Chairman Mr. Thomas Peterffy, [6] a special address by Gala Honorary Chairman Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, [6] the presentation of The Common Sense Courage Award to democracy and human rights activist Ms. Rosa María Payá, [6] a keynote address by CSS Trustee Professor Niall Ferguson, [7] and the presentation of the inaugural Sir Roger Scruton Prize to Dr. Jordan B. Peterson. [7] The evening concluded with an orchestral tribute in solidarity with the captive nations[ weasel words ] of Cuba and Venezuela featuring Latin American composers and conducted by Jan Wagner.

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