MIT students! Join us on Thursday, December 3 at 11:30am in Room 10-105 (Bush Room) for our annual Spring Ahead with SHASS event! Enjoy refreshments while learning more about HASS courses! See you there!
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"To build a better world in the age of AI, students need grounding in indispensable ideas," argues MIT Literature professor @SirJoshBennett in an essay for @TheAtlantic. theatlantic.com/books/2026/11/…
www.theatlantic.com The Time is Right for a ‘Great Books’ Revival To build a better world in the age of AI, students need grounding in indispensable ideas. “It’s very important to note that definitions in the history of science come at the end of the scientific process, not at the beginning,” @MITphilosophy prof Matthias Michel told @Nature. nature.com/articles/d4158… @mitbrainandcog
www.nature.com Why are we conscious? Nature investigates the theories Nature - Scientists have yet to reveal how the human brain produces the subjective experience we perceive as consciousness, but research has pushed the field in exciting directions. Senior Ana Scott is a pre-health student double majoring in @mitbcs and @MIT_MTA.
In this video, the aspiring neurologist reflects on how her areas of study have intersected in unexpected ways.
In this video, the aspiring neurologist reflects on how her areas of study have intersected in unexpected ways.
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This week's newsletter recaps the #SHASS75 symposium, explores research into AI and voter behavior, shares information about primordial black holes, and more. mailchi.mp/mit/shass-week… @MITPoliSci @mit_cmsw @MIT_Sciwrite @MITEcon
