Johnny Burtka

President & CEO, @ISI. Host of Project Cosmos. Author of Gateway to Statesmanship. My views are my own.

[Johnny Burtka @johnnyburtka]

My last lecture at @ISI. From our America 500 Gala.

“Finding the Embers of Western and American Civilization”

[Intercollegiate Studies Institute @ISI]

Finding the Embers: Johnny Burtka's Last ISI Lecture

ISI's mission is to nurture the next generation of students and leaders by connecting them to the great tradition of Western and American thought — from Jerusalem, Athens, and Rome to London and Philadelphia. In this speech, @johnnyburtka reflects on what it truly means to be called to greatness, and why the answer may surprise you.

(0:00) The embers of Western civilization
(2:06) ISI’s “fire keepers” on campus
(4:09) Are we really called to greatness?
(6:28) Washington & Lincoln on humility

[Sohrab Ahmari @SohrabAhmari]

I’m debating @robbysoave at @ISI today, on the proposition:

This house believes the oligarchy has destroyed American democracy.

I will be taking the affirmative position.

@LeahLibresco moderates

This is a video debate, to be released later.

[Larry P. Arnn @DrLarryArnn]

Stephen Smith is dean of humanities and chair of English here at the College. More importantly, he is a good man.

Steve has published a book with our friends at @WordOnFire about what Thomas More—the statesman, martyr, and saint—can teach us about living a good life and facing death.

These questions are worthy. So is the book.

I hope you will read it. A link is below.

[Intercollegiate Studies Institute @ISI]

Tomorrow night!

This is your last chance to grab a ticket for Mobilize: An Evening with Palantir, a night of great conversation, great company, and great ideas.

Join fellow ISI alumni, students, and friends for a reception before an exclusive conversation with Palantir insiders Bill Rivers and Madeline Hart on the defense technology race defining the 21st century.

🥂 6:00 PM — Doors open | Reception with open bar & hors d'oeuvres
🎙️ 7:00 PM — Armchair conversation & Q&A

📍 ISI Headquarters | 3901 Centerville Road, Wilmington, DE
👔 Business Casual | 🎟️ Tickets: $25

Get your ticket tonight: https://t.co/YZErwpZ8cj

[Intercollegiate Studies Institute @ISI]

Economic Freedom, AI, and the Future of America

(0:00) Intro: AI, deregulation & tech growth
(6:11) AI and job displacement
(8:56) The GOP's working class vs. economic dynamism tension
(16:34) Are we losing skills to AI?
(28:24) Theology, human dignity & what makes us different from machines
(38:41) The data center investment bubble
(52:21) Industrial policy, national security & reshoring
(1:00:29) Disruption without a path forward: the trucker problem
(1:06:31) UBI, WALL-E, and the dystopia of purposeless leisure
(1:10:24) Closing thoughts: humility, embodiment & conservatism's answer to AI

@johnnyburtka is joined by @DrJayRichards, @TPCarney, @maxbodach, @jimantle, and Matthew Brach for our latest episode of Project Cosmos!

[Intercollegiate Studies Institute @ISI]

ISI's Collegiate Network has launched a new aggregate website!
The new platform highlights original reporting from 90+ student-led publications across the country.

Check out the new site and read the full Fox News feature:

https://t.co/kjudEDZQvc

https://t.co/kQfmYZ0PfJ

[Intercollegiate Studies Institute @ISI]

Three days away! 📅

Join us for Mobilize: An Evening with Palantir, an exclusive conversation with Bill Rivers and Madeline Hart on the defense technology race that will define the 21st century.

🥂 6:00 PM — Doors open | Reception with open bar & hors d'oeuvres
🎙️ 7:00 PM — Armchair conversation & Q&A

📍 ISI Headquarters | 3901 Centerville Road, Wilmington, DE
👔 Business Casual | 🎟️ Tickets: $25

Reserve your seat now: https://t.co/YZErwpZ8cj

[Intercollegiate Studies Institute @ISI]

One week away!

We're counting down to Mobilize: An Evening with Palantir.

Join us on Thursday, May 28 for an exclusive conversation with Palantir insiders Bill Rivers and Madeline Hart on America's industrial base, its defense technology challenges, and the path forward.

🥂 6:00 PM — Doors open | Reception with open bar & hors d'oeuvres
🎙️ 7:00 PM — Armchair conversation & Q&A

📍 ISI Headquarters | 3901 Centerville Road, Wilmington, DE
👔 Business Casual | 🎟️ Tickets: $25

Seats are limited — don't wait: https://t.co/YZErwpZ8cj

[Intercollegiate Studies Institute @ISI]

What would it take to stop World War III?

That's the question at the heart of Mobilize: How to Reboot the American Industrial Base and Stop World War III, the urgent new book from Palantir CTO Shyam Sankar and co-author Madeline Hart.

On Thursday, May 28, join us for an exclusive evening with Palantir insiders Bill Rivers and Madeline Hart as they dig into the book, America's defense strategy, and what it will take to win the technology race defining this century.

🥂 6:00 PM — Doors open | Reception with open bar & hors d'oeuvres
🎙️ 7:00 PM — Armchair conversation & Q&A with Bill Rivers and Madeline Hart

📍 ISI Headquarters | 3901 Centerville Road, Wilmington, DE
👔 Business Casual | 🎟️ Tickets: $25

Reserve your seat and learn more: https://t.co/Dnq1ht6iRV

[Chad Pecknold @ccpecknold]

My involvement with @ISI began with @johnnyburtka whose dynamic presidency brought fresh air into a venerable institution. At a time of great generational and political renewal, I’ll forever be grateful for his leadership, always kindling the fire of Christian civilization.

[Marlo Slayback @marlo_safi]

I’ve met countless talented young journalists who chose to leave journalism for careers that once seemed more stable, like tech, finance, law. But now, AI is rapidly reshaping many of those entry-level professions, too.

I’m in USA Today making the case that young journalists (especially conservatives) should give journalism another look, particularly if they’re committed to the kind of shoe-leather reporting AI can’t replicate. (NB:I didn’t write the headline.)

https://t.co/jnoGAKRe3d

[Michael Knowles @michaeljknowles]

Ave atque vale to a truly excellent leader of ISI, who I’m sure will continue to impress in his next venture!

[Johnny Burtka @johnnyburtka]

I look forward to seeing you at future ISI events.

Onward!

(6/6)

[Johnny Burtka @johnnyburtka]

“The deeper measure of Johnny's tenure is that, under his leadership, ISI has remained what it has always been: a civilizational organization, deeply imbued with the spirit of liberal learning.”

—@ISI Chairman, Mark Henrie

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[Johnny Burtka @johnnyburtka]

I am committed to ensuring a smooth transition and will continue in my role as president until a new candidate is found to take my place. The Board will launch a nationwide search at once, with the aim of selecting our next president within ninety days.

(5/6)

[Marlo Slayback @marlo_safi]

I’ve been working on this project for almost a year, and it’s now live! ‼️

ISI’s @collegiatenet now has a news aggregator at https://t.co/DUMNv5Ydcq — here you’ll see a curated platform showcasing the best journalism from our 90+ student papers in addition to everything from news, commentary, and podcasts produced by CN alumni working across all parts of the newsroom today.

More details in this Fox News story:

https://t.co/1YD8WDmfB0

[Dom Watkins @WhatDomManSay]

Is it evil to speak evil of evil?
@johnnyburtka of @ISI explores this question with a panel on project Cosmos. Link in response.