the technology&culture forum at mit

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

The Social Responsibility of the Scientist

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

Check back here soon for a video of this program

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 24.S10

 

Doing Right: Literature and Ethics 21L.S10

 

Both seminars will explore values, convictions, and action. We are planning multiple service opportunities. If interested in a service activity, please contact Nicholas Hayes. Pre-registration is now open. Go to http://student.mit.edu/catalog/mUndergraduate_Seminars.html#24.S10

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