SHASS Weekly
Why rationality can push people in different directions
In this week’s newsletter, learn about how a philosopher investigates rationality and its application in human lives, the interconnectedness of supply chains, a fascinating course about DJ’ing, music history, and tech, and more.
A leg up for STEM majors
In this week’s newsletter, learn about the value of political science studies for STEM majors, high marks for SHASS disciplines, 2025 Gates Cambridge Scholars, and more.
MIT Human Insight Collaborative launches SHASS Faculty Fellows Program
In this edition of SHASS Weekly, learn more about the SHASS Faculty Fellows Program, American attitudes on global policies, the pedagogical possibilities of dance, and more.
Bridging philosophy and AI to explore computing ethics
In this week’s newsletter, learn about an exciting new course that tackles ethical dilemmas unique to the digital age, an MIT political scientist who’s Committed to Caring, how an MIT economist measures school quality, and more.
Aligning AI with human values
MIT senior Audrey Lorvo takes a human-centered approach to AI safety, alumnus Benjamin Gulak wants to make the art world more accessible, the Artfinity Festival launches with an open house and concerts in the new Edward and Joyce Linde Music Building, and more in this week’s newsletter.
