Benjamin Klutsey
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Director of the Program on Pluralism and Civil ExchangeIncoming Executive Director
Ben Klutsey currently leads the Program on Pluralism and Civil Exchange, a Mercatus Center initiative dedicated to fostering a deeper understanding and appreciation for pluralism as a fundamental pillar of a free, flourishing, and prosperous society. In his role, he collaborates with thought leaders, scholars, and dedicated practitioners, aiming to cultivate pluralistic values across society. He runs the Pluralist Lab, a series of structured sessions that bring students from different backgrounds and perspectives together to practice conversation across those differences.
He will succeed Dan Rothschild as the Mercatus Center's executive director on June 1, 2024.
Klutsey is passionate about driving meaningful dialogue and advancing ideas and practices that sustain a free and open society. He holds an MA in International Commerce and Policy from George Mason University and a BA in Government and Philosophy from Lawrence University.
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Empathy, Dialogue and Building Bridges | Discourse
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The Democratic Dilemma | Discourse
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Myths of American Identity | Discourse
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Building Common Ground in a Divided Society | Discourse
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Humility, Empathy and Asking the Big Questions | Discourse
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Human Beings, Together and Alone | Discourse
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Speaking Freely in American Universities | Discourse
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Living Together with Deep Divides | Discourse
Latest Work
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Empathy, Dialogue and Building Bridges | Discourse
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The Democratic Dilemma | Discourse
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Myths of American Identity | Discourse
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Building Common Ground in a Divided Society | Discourse
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Humility, Empathy and Asking the Big Questions | Discourse
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Human Beings, Together and Alone | Discourse
- | Podcast Appearance Podcast Appearance
- | Discourse Magazine Podcast Discourse Magazine Podcast
Speaking Freely in American Universities | Discourse
- | Expert Commentary Expert Commentary
Living Together with Deep Divides | Discourse
Latest Work
- | Expert Commentary Expert Commentary
Myths of American Identity | Discourse
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Building Common Ground in a Divided Society | Discourse
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Humility, Empathy and Asking the Big Questions | Discourse
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Human Beings, Together and Alone | Discourse
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Living Together with Deep Divides | Discourse
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Reaching Our Potential as a Liberal Society | Discourse
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Defending the Constitution of Knowledge
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Social and Political Trust
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