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The Technology and Culture Forum at MIT sponsors lectures and symposia that address critical issues of our time. The programs explore the role of science and technology in promoting positive social, ecological, and economic change. In addition, they stimulate discussion about the ethical implications of scientific discovery and technological innovation.

Noam Chomsky

“The Forum has played a highly constructive role in bringing critical issues to the attention of the campus and the community, and fostering discussion and active engagement. For me personally, it has been a great privilege to be able to participate over the years, occasions I always look forward to with much anticipation.”

Noam Chomsky

 

A Life Examined Poster

Robot

William Kamkwamba and windmill

Poster for "Making Waves, Saving Lives: A Film"

Malalai Joya

Wired for War bookcover

Climate Action Leadership Committee

Students

Windmills

Missile

Thimi Woman

The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind:
Elegant Design Out of Junk and Spare Parts

October 21

Click here to see a video of this program.

Malalai Joya

October 29

Click here to see the video of this program

Wired For War:
The Prospects and Perils of Robotic Warfare

Tuesday, November 10
7:00-9:00pm
Building 6, Room 120 — click here for map

Check back here soon for an audio download of this program.

Film Screening: SKID ROW

Monday, November 30
7:00-9:00pm
Building 1, Room 150 — click here for map

Check back here soon for an audio download of this program.

The Social Responsibility of the Scientist

Thursday, December 3
7:00-9:00pm
Building 10, Room 250 — click here for map

Building an Ethical Economy: Theology and the Marketplace

February 5-6, 2010
Time and Location: TBD

Series on Violence Against Women

2009-2010

 

Being, Thinking, Doing (Or Not): Ethics and Your Life

 

A seminar and learning community exploring values, convictions, and action. We are planning an expanded ethics curriculum and related activities for the fall. Please check back later in the summer and early fall for details.

Learn more here.

Additional programs planned include:

  • Geoengineering: Should we engineer the planet?
  • The pros & cons of translational research: What is our core commitment as scientists and engineers?
  • Series on domestic poverty

Read our 2008-2009 Annual Report

Click here for a video of the 3rd Annual Youth Summit on Global Climate Change produced by BLS senior Saul Slezas

Click here for a video of the Summit produced by Pixelwiremedia.


Amy McCreath, Coordinator of T&C, talks with Nature Network

Trish Weinmann, Assistant Coordinator of T&C, chats with Tech Talk