Biology, MIT
Archived Programs
The Origins of Freedom: The Continuing Debate Over Equality Lincoln and Darwin
Wednesday, February 12, 2014 - 4:30pm
Speakers
Jonathan King
Biology, MIT
Helen Elaine Lee
Comparative Media Studies, MIT
John Stauffer
Program in the History of American Civilization, Harvard University
Abraham Lincoln and Charles Darwin were born hours apart on the same day, in the same year: February 12, 1809. Although born to differing circumstance, both men played a huge role in the struggle for human equality. Our panel of speakers will offer insights ranging from the voices from slavery... Read more
Diplomacy in Danger: The Nuclear Build-up and Interim Deal with Iran
Friday, January 24, 2014 - 7:00pm
Speakers
James Walsh
Security Studies Program, MIT
James Walsh speaks on the nuclear build-up in Iran.
Small Risk, Catastrophic Consequence: The Challenge of Nuclear Terrorism
Wednesday, November 20, 2013 - 8:00pm
Speakers
James Walsh
Security Studies Program, MIT
Listen to Jim Walsh on NPR's... Read more
Speakers
Dr. Tarek Masoud
Associate Professor of Public Policy at the Harvard Kennedy School
A political scientist and Middle East specialist, Dr. Masoud's research focuses on political development in countries that are poor and unfree. He is the author of a forthcoming book on Islamic political parties, and is the co-editor of Problems and Methods in the Study of Politics (Cambridge,... Read more
Was the Arab Spring Just a Moment?
Tuesday, November 19, 2013 - 4:30pm
Listen to this program here.
