Tel Aviv International Salon, presents:
Eric Weinstein: Thought-Leader of the Intellectual Dark Web
Mathematician, Physicist, Economist, Philosopher, Investor & Podcaster
in conversation with,
Fleur Hassan-Nahoum
Israel's Special Envoy on Innovation & Kol Israel Secretary General
in collaboration with Building Blocks
RSVP: https://EricWeinstein.eventbrite.com
Cost: 25NIS (free for soldiers & students)
Date: Thursday March 27th 2025, 6pm (doors open)
Venue: The Container House, Yafo Port, Tel Aviv
Who: Open to Young Professionals & all
About Our Speaker: Eric Weinstein
Eric Weinstein is a Mathematician, Economist, and a frequent public speaker on a variety of subjects within the sciences.He was the Managing Director of Thiel Capital in San Francisco and was formerly a Co-Founder and Principal of the Natron Group in Manhattan as well as a Visiting Research Fellow at Oxford University in the Mathematical Institute. Since completing a PhD dissertation in the Mathematics Department at Harvard in 1992 he has held research positions in Mathematics, Physics, and Economics departments (at MIT, Hebrew University, and Harvard respectively). He delivered the Special Simonyi Lectures at Oxford University in 2013 putting forth a theory he termed “Geometric Unity” to unify the twin geometries (Riemannian and Ehresmannian) thought to ground the two most fundamental physical theories (General Relativity and the so-called Standard Model of particle theory respectively).
Within Economics, Dr. Weinstein has focused on a variety of topics with an emphasis on foundations. In the early 1990s he introduced Gauge Theoretic methods into neo-classical theory with Co-author P. Malaney. More recently, he has called for an Economic Manhattan Project to return the field to sound fundamental thinking with the stated goal of making it interoperable with its related scientific sibling subjects. In 2008 he co-organized the Perimeter Institute conference on Economics to this end during the financial crisis bringing together experts from a variety of fields to focus on improving the scientific status of economic theory. In Finance, his research with A. Abdulali on valuation perversities for Mortgage Backed Securities appeared in Risk in 2002 and was among the earliest in the literature to call attention to the dangers posed by such illiquid securities. In the area of scientific innovation, Dr. Weinstein’s work has taken the form of economic history, laying much of the responsibility for the problems in attracting Americans to Scientific and Engineering careers at the doorstep of leading scientific organizations engaged in the manipulation of labor market signals to trainees and entrants. In the related area of labor market theory, Dr.Weinstein’s 2002 paper published in the ILR called for and constructed a canonical Coasian market solution to problems of immigration.
As a public speaker, Dr. Weinstein has frequently championed scientific risk taking, the importance of self-taught scientists in their role of connecting fields, and the need to limit academic credentialism and rent-seeking behavior from hindering foundational breakthroughs in basic research. Eric is a regular on long form podcasts, being a regular featured guest with Joe Rogan discussing economics and other matters both in depth and at scale. His can be found on Twitter as @EricRWeinstein.
About Our Moderator: Fleur Hassan-Nahoum
Fleur Hassan-Nahoum grew up in Gibraltar and studied law at Kings College, London University. She qualified as a barrister in Middle Temple in 1997 and practiced in London before immigrating to Israel in 2001. Before joining politics, Fleur worked in the Jewish nonprofit world and helmed her own communications consulting business. In May 2016 Fleur became a City Councilor in Jerusalem and in February 2017 the leader of the Opposition. In November 2018 Fleur was re-elected to the Jerusalem Municipal Council and was appointed Deputy Mayor for foreign relations, economic development, and tourism. Fleur co-founded the UAE-Israel Business Council and the Gulf Israel Women’s Forum in 2020. Since September 2023, Fleur has been serving as Israel's special envoy for innovation, and Kol Israel's Secretary General. She is the first woman to be appointed as Secretary General for Kol Israel in the World Zionist Congress. Fleur recently joined the Misgav Institute for National Security and Zionist Strategy as a senior fellow and sits on the international advisory council. Fleur completed her tenure as Deputy Mayor of Jerusalem in March, 2024, and she remains involved in the advancement of women's rights and marginalized populations in the city, through economic development and the fight for a pluralistic Jerusalem.
About Our Partner: Building Blocks, The Future Of Tech
Building Blocks is Israel's Premier Web3 Conference, and the largest Web3 builder event in the Middle East. www.buildingblockstlv.com
About Our Partner: Kol Israel
Kol Israel is an a-partisan, non-denominational faction in the World Zionist Congress that brings together Jews from different backgrounds to educate and engage the next generation of leaders and activists who carry the mantle of Jewish continuity forward. Kol Israel believes that Zionism should come with no hyphens or predispositions and wishes to serve as a home to all Jews to work together for a better Israel and Jewish peoplehood. It is one of the only slates running that not affiliated politically or religiously.
The World Zionist Congress (WZC) is the “parliament of the Jewish People.” It is the only democratically elected organization that represents world Jewry and issues of direct concern to Jewish communities around the world, and it influences how $5 billion of public Jewish funding will be allocated over the next five years. Kol Israel is committed to strengthening ties between Jews in America and Israel, combatting antisemitism on campuses and K-12, investing in informal Zionist education and youth, amplifying underrepresented voices, and driving bold, innovative ideas. The elections of the American Zionist Movement are currently in progress and will decide who will be among the 152 American delegates who will attend the 39th World Zionist Congress in October 2025 in Jerusalem. Voting in the WZC elections will determine which Jewish voices are empowered, which Jewish projects have the resources to thrive, and how we shape the future of our people in the coming years.
Vote for Kol Israel #4 at www.zionistelection.org / Learn more at: www.votekolisrael.org
About Our Organization: Tel Aviv International Salon
Tel Aviv International Salon is the largest speakers forum in Israel. Our nonprofit was established in 2009 to provide a thought provoking nonpartisan platform for Tel Aviv's young adult community. The Salon curates a unique space to debate and discuss global politics, history, economics, social and cultural issues with a diverse range of engaging decision makers and influencers. We are honest brokers working hard to highlight the leading voices leading Israel and the world.
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