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It was reported in the Sunday New York Times, February 1st edition that JPMorgan has agreed to pay $99.5 million to settle its portion of an antitrust lawsuit. This…
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At a recent dinner, I turned down the cheese that I could have sprinkled on top of my chili. “Oh, are you vegan now?” my friend asked. “No,” I…
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Last semester, on September 19th, Vice President for Research, Maria Zuber, announced the launching of MIT’s Conversation on Climate Change. The mission is ” to explore and assess the broad range…
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You may not be particularly worried about nuclear war. But if you care about the health and justice of our communities, there is a good reason for you to…
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This past weekend, we witnessed protests occurring all over the country, including Boston and Cambridge, and here at MIT. At the heart of the protests is a yearning, and…
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I remember an episode of the Simpsons where Principal Skinner insisted that you could make a game of any dull chore. It worked for him when he was trapped…
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Perhaps pre-registering for Spring 2015 may not be on the top of your list. However, if you’re looking for a compelling and inspiring way to earn 6 credits and…
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Each spring, one of the highlights of our spring ethics seminar is a visit from our friend Deb Levy. Deb is a life coach and a person who knows…
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There is a lot riding on the current negotiations between Iran and the P5+1 states (U.S., Russia, China, France, U.K. and Germany) on the scope of the Iranian nuclear…
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On January 11, 1965, MIT President Julius Stratton spoke to the Technology and Culture Seminar. Here is an excerpt: [Military] laboratories or projects managed by universities have been undertaken…
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Join the conversation. In this blog, Radius staff and friends share updates and perspectives on current ethical issues in science and technology.
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The View from In Here
MIT student Katie O’Nell knew she shouldn’t let herself become attached to the mice in…
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Stacking Up
Years ago, at a dinner party in Jackson, Tennessee, I found myself surrounded by members…