Dinner and Discussion
AI & Critical Thinking: Is Artificial Intelligence Making Us Smarter… or Lazier?
Co-hosted by the Harvard Club of NJ, with the Cornell and Princeton Clubs of NJ
Date: Wed. September 2nd, 2026
Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM EDT
Location: Twin Maples, 214 Springfield Ave, Summit, NJ, 07901
EARLY BIRD PRICING until August 23rd: $42.69
Last minute tickets: $60 plus fees
Dinner: Chinese buffet included
Drinks: BYOB
Artificial intelligence is changing how we learn, work, write, solve problems, build relationships, and make decisions. But two important questions remain:
Is AI strengthening our critical thinking—or quietly replacing it?
Join fellow alumni for an evening of delicious food and thoughtful discussion, as we explore some of the most consequential questions of the AI era.
Rather than simply debating whether AI is “good” or “bad,” we’ll examine how it is affecting the way we reason, question assumptions, solve complex problems, and make decisions—while also considering its broader implications for work, education, creativity, human relationships, economic opportunity, personal autonomy, and society itself.
Will AI help people become more wise, capable, knowledgeable, and productive? Could it enable breakthroughs in medicine, science, education, and quality of life? Or might growing dependence on AI weaken essential human abilities, concentrate power, displace workers, spread misinformation, or create risks that become increasingly difficult to control?
Whether you’re an AI enthusiast, a skeptic, or simply curious, this interactive conversation is designed to challenge perspectives and spark meaningful dialogue with accomplished professionals from across the Ivy-League community.
Come prepared to share your ideas, hear diverse viewpoints, and enjoy great conversation over dinner.