Should we have universal health care?

Welcome to “Skeptic Dinners,” a series of events facilitated by Prof. Massimo Pigliucci, a philosopher and biologist at the City College of New York. The idea is similar to that of the Ancient Greek symposia: let’s get a small number of like-minded people together over drinks and food and discuss interesting subjects!

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This time we'll tackle a highly controversial topic, one that could use some skeptical reasoning as well as a good dose of fact-based discussion: should we have universal health care?

Disadvantages of universal healthcare include significant upfront costs and logistical challenges. On the other hand, universal healthcare may lead to a healthier populace, and thus, in the long-term, help to mitigate the economic costs of an unhealthy nation.

What should we do? Join us for what promises to be a very stimulating evening!

Suggested reading: Universal Healthcare in the United States of America: A Healthy Debate (Medicina)

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Location: a private apartment in mid-town Manhattan (west side), the exact address will be communicated to members who rsvp for the event.

Food: we will order pizza, feel free to bring wine to share.