Democracy inaction
In ‘Ideas Matter’ lecture, Noam Chomsky criticizes fellow intellectuals for their conformity.
In Profile: Heather Paxson
Anthropologist examines the ‘everyday ethics’ of everything from cheese making to motherhood.
Pulling back the curtain
MIT anthropologist Graham Jones peers into the mysterious world of professional magicians.
‘I speak MISTI’
MIT program sends students abroad for experiences tailor-made for their academic and professional interests.
Cracking the code
MIT sociologist’s book takes an insider look at investment banking and the high-risk trades that can spin out of control.
Ugandan journalist joins the Center for International Studies
Human rights journalist Jackee Batanda receives Neuffer fellowship, will study at MIT for the next academic year.
Wisdom of crowds
In countries that lack financial records, how can we tell who is truly poor? An innovative study suggests: Ask the neighbors.
New Artificial Intelligence Hall of Fame inducts four MIT professors
IEEE Computer Society magazine honors AI pioneers in inaugural Hall of Fame.
In Profile: Kenneth Oye
A political scientist aims to help governments assess the potential risks of new technologies.