# Past Event Recordings

##  Past Event Recordings

**2025 Haitkin Lecture featuring Jonathan Haidt | Why is Gen-Z So Different?**

[**Jonathan Haidt**](https://www.stern.nyu.edu/faculty/bio/jonathan-haidt), NYU Stern's Thomas Cooley Professor of Ethical Leadership and author of [**The Anxious Generation**](https://www.anxiousgeneration.com/book), explores the challenges Gen-Z faces in a world shaped by social media, technology, and mental health concerns. This talk took place in Spring 2025 as part of the Haitkin Lecture Series at NYU Stern.

**Fall 2024 Ashok C. Sani Lecture: The AI Dilemma: Navigating the Road Ahead**

[Tristan Harris](https://www.tristanharris.com/), renowned Tech Ethicist and Co-Founder of the [Center for Humane Technology](https://www.humanetech.com/), delivered the Fall 2024 Ashok C. Sani Distinguished Scholar-in-Residence Lecture on November 19th. The lecture was followed by a moderated Q&A session with [Jonathan Haidt](https://jonathanhaidt.com/), Thomas Cooley Professor of Ethical Leadership and author of [The Anxious Generation](https://www.anxiousgeneration.com/book).

**Spring 2024 Ashok C. Sani Lecture: How Business Can Help to Stop Human Trafficking**

[Ruchira Gupta](https://ruchiragupta.com), an Emmy Award-winning activist, author, journalist, and founder of [Apne Aap](https://apneaap.org/), delivered the Spring 2024 Ashok C. Sani Distinguished Scholar-in-Residence Lecture on April 11th. The lecture was followed by a moderated Q&A session with [Batia Wiesenfeld](https://www.stern.nyu.edu/faculty/bio/batia-wiesenfeld), Director of the Business and Society Program.

**2022 Ashok C. Sani Lecture: Empowering Women Garment Workers in Bangladesh: From Rana Plaza to an Entrepreneurial Future**

[Rubana Huq](https://rubanahuq.com/about/), Vice Chancellor of Asian University for Women and Ex-President of BGMEA, delivered the 2022 Ashok C. Sani Distinguished Scholar-in-Residence Lecture on May 31st. The lecture was followed by a moderated Q&A session with [Michael Posner](https://em.alumni.nyu.edu/j0ZV0z1uL0000003G3p0400), Director of the[ Center for Business and Human Rights](https://www.stern.nyu.edu/experience-stern/about/departments-centers-initiatives/centers-of-research/business-and-human-rights/center-business-and-human-rights).

**China 2022: Balancing Business Opportunities and Human Rights Challenges**

[Michael Posner](https://em.alumni.nyu.edu/j0ZV0z1uL0000003G3p0400), Director of the Center for Business and Human Rights and Jerome Kohlberg Professor of Ethics and Finance, discussed how global companies can address human rights in China with [Batia Wiesenfeld](https://www.stern.nyu.edu/faculty/bio/batia-wiesenfeld), Director of the Business and Society Program.

**2021 Ashok C. Sani Lecture: Women Are the Social Safety Net**

[Sallie Krawcheck](https://www.ellevest.com/about-us), CEO & Co-founder of Ellevest, delivered the 2021 Ashok C. Sani Distinguished Scholar-in-Residence Lecture titled "Women Are the Social Safety Net" on May 11th. The lecture was followed by a moderated Q&A session with [Batia Wiesenfeld](https://www.stern.nyu.edu/faculty/bio/batia-wiesenfeld), Director of the Business and Society Program.

**Can Business Help Restore Truth in Public Discourse?**

[Paul Barrett](https://its.law.nyu.edu/facultyprofiles/index.cfm?fuseaction=profile.overview&personid=30891), Deputy Director, NYU Stern Center for Business & Human Rights, and [Vivian Schiller](https://www.aspeninstitute.org/people/vivian-schiller/), Executive Director of Aspen Digital, former President and CEO of NPR, and former Head of News of Twitter, presented a live virtual discussion entitled "Can Business Help Restore Truth in Public Discourse" on March 16th. The conversation was moderated by [Michael Posner](https://em.alumni.nyu.edu/j0ZV0z1uL0000003G3p0400), Director of the[ Center for Business and Human Rights](https://www.stern.nyu.edu/experience-stern/about/departments-centers-initiatives/centers-of-research/business-and-human-rights/center-business-and-human-rights).

**The Role of Business in the Biden Administration's Sustainability Agenda**

[Tensie Whelan](https://www.stern.nyu.edu/faculty/bio/tensie-whelan), Director, NYU Stern Center for Sustainable Business, and [Jeffrey Hollender](https://www.stern.nyu.edu/faculty/bio/jeffrey-hollender), co-founder & CEO, American Sustainable Business Council; co-founder, Seventh Generation presented a live virtual discussion titled "The Role of Business in the Biden Administration's Sustainability Agenda," on February 17th. The conversation was moderated by [Batia Wiesenfeld](https://www.stern.nyu.edu/faculty/bio/batia-wiesenfeld), Director of the Business and Society Program.

**Polarization, Employee Activism, and a New Era for Organizational Culture**

[Jonathan Haidt](https://www.stern.nyu.edu/faculty/bio/jonathan-haidt), Thomas Cooley Professor of Ethical Leadership, and [Alison Taylor](https://www.stern.nyu.edu/faculty/bio/alison-taylor), Executive Director of Ethical Systems, presented a live virtual discussion entitled "Polarization, Employee Activism, and a New Era for Organizational Culture," on January 19th. The conversation was moderated by [Batia Wiesenfeld](https://www.stern.nyu.edu/faculty/bio/batia-wiesenfeld), Director of the Business and Society Program.