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.

“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

Upcoming Forums

International Development Fair

Friday, October 2
1:00-3:00pm
Lobby 13

The Social Responsibility of the Scientist

Thursday, December 3
7:00-9:00pm
Location: TBD

Up-coming programs planned for next fall include:
Race and Politics in the Media
Geo-engineering: Should we engineer the planet?
World AIDS Day
Violence against Women
Domestic Poverty

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.

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

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