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Neri Oxman’s Krebs Cycle of Creativity

William Isaacs, a leader in the study of dialogue, says:

The Art of Dialogue

Dialogue expert William Isaacs says that problems between people often stem from an inability to conduct a successful dialogue.

Defining the Dilemmas of Artificial Intelligence

Media Lab researchers are part of a growing movement at MIT to explore the regulatory frontiers of AI—in society and in our hearts and minds

How Are Poverty and Geography Linked?

Amy Glasmeier’s map of the country has a lot to say about economic opportunity

Assoc. Prof. Drazen Prelec, who studies the psychology of money, says credit cards are insidious because they disconnect the pleasure of buying from the pain of paying.
Photo: Ed Quinn

The Psychology of Spending

Prof. Drazen Prelec, who studies the psychology of money, says credit cards are insidious because they disconnect the pleasure of buying from the pain of paying.

Adjacent to the new MIT Museum and graduate residence, as shown in this artist's rendering, open spaces for gathering will be programmed by MIT and open to all. Image: byencore

Welcome to Kendall Square

The flourishing innovation district takes its place as a destination and a gateway

Cheaper, Energy Efficient Ways to Desalinate Water

Jeffrey Grossman and Evelyn Wang are searching for ways to make clean water.