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Event Series 2025-26 MIT Global Humanities Forum Series

5th MIT Global Humanities Forum on “Public Literacies: Civic Systems, Media & Emotional Intelligence” on Dec 12 (online)

Dear colleagues, students, and friends, Join us for the 2025 GHI 5th Forum! This session introduces the GHI Pillar Public Literacies: Civic Systems, Media & Emotional Intelligence, in particular two projects AI Tools for Democracy & Self Awareness and Changing the Game of Diplomatic Hegemonies: Games Against Oppression. This session aims to set the stage for ongoing and upcoming project activities tied to this pillar by offering insights regarding the unique possibilities afforded by procedural and systemic media to engage participants in intellectual discourse around complex and volatile issues through conflict simulations, negotiation games, and powerful artistic statements of peaceful resolution through cultural exchange.   5th GHI Forum Title: Public Literacies: Civic Systems, Media & Emotional Intelligence Date: Dec 12, 2025, 10:00–11:30 AM EST Where: Online (Zoom Registration Link: https://mit.zoom.us/meeting/register/2NIAyi1zTSGPykFaol1Q_Q Speakers: Mikael Jakobsson (host), Lana Cook, Richard Eberhardt, Gabor Hollbeck,  Rilla Khaled Special Guests: Sherria Ayuandini, Greg Loring-Albright 【Abstract】 Any grand scale attempt at shaping the future of public literacies has to take the role of procedural and generative systems seriously. Technological innovation and advances without ethical and sustainable grounding threatens a dystopian future that only the grounded wisdom of the arts, humanities, and social sciences can overcome. Gabor Hollbeck […]

PLEASURES OF STORY TELLING (POST) — IAP 2026

4-237 182 MEMORIAL DR, CAMBRIDGE, MA, United States

An MIT x MOTH collaboration, organized by MIT Literature Tell the story only you can tell! Join our IAP Pleasures of Story Telling (POST) Course, a 1-hour-per-day workshop where participants learn the craft of true personal narrative based on The Moth—a non-profit organization promoting the art of storytelling through live events. Participants attend one 4-day sequence (1 hour/day) to learn the core principles of personal storytelling. All students return for the culminating event at the end of the month to perform a 5–7-minute story. Each week is taught by a different pair of instructors; the content is identical. Dates: January 7–30 Time: 1pm-2pm, in person Location: 4-237 Open to: Undergrads, graduate students, staff, faculty, and community members No prior storytelling experience required   You’ll Learn to: - Understand the essentials of good storytelling - Identify a personal story with stakes - Structure your story using a simple arc - Edit for clarity and emotional impact - Practice delivery techniques suitable for live performance - Perform a 5–7-minute story at the culminating event Weekly Time Commitment One week only (choose Week 1, 2, 3, or 4): - Mon–Thu: 1-hour class sessions - Must also attend the culminating event (Jan 29–30) No […]

Event Series 2025-26 MIT Global Humanities Forum Series

2025-26 MIT Global Humanities Forum Series

Join our online 2025 GHI Forum Series to hear about GHI’s research and action plan for each pillar from our pillar coordinators, explore common passions and interests, and discuss how you can join our efforts and particular projects. We convene each month on a mid-month Thursday or Friday from 10 am to 11:30 AM EDT/EST. 5th GHI Forum Title: Public Literacies: Civic Systems, Media & Emotional Intelligence Date: December 12, 2026, 10:00–11:30 AM EST Speakers: Mikael Jakobsson, Richard Eberhardt, Lana Cook, Rilla Shabnam Khaled 6th GHI Forum Title: PILLAR 9: Humans and Their Literatures Date: January 9, 2026, 10:00–11:30 AM EST Speakers: Ugo Mondini, Michael Angerer, Marina Bazzani, Di Wang, Wiebke Denecke 7th GHI Forum Title: PILLAR 5: Environment, Biodiversity & Planetary Stewardship Date: February 13, 2026, 10:00–11:30 AM EST Speakers: Tristan G Brown, Or Porath 8th GHI Forum Title: PILLAR 4: Good Governance in Bad Times (2) Date: March 6, 2026, 10:00–11:30 AM EST Speakers: Gregory Nagy, Leonard Muellner 9th GHI Forum Title: PILLAR 6: Music Across Borders Date: April 10, 2026, 10:00–11:30 AM EDT Speakers: Makoto Takao, Mike Block, David R.M. Irving 10th GHI Forum Title: PILLAR 3: Medicine & the Healing Arts Date: May 8, 2026, 10:00–11:30 AM EDT Speakers: Ronit Yoeli-Tlalim, Michael Stanley-Baker, Joaquín Terrones

Event Series 2025-26 MIT Global Humanities Forum Series

2025-26 MIT Global Humanities Forum Series

Join our online 2025 GHI Forum Series to hear about GHI’s research and action plan for each pillar from our pillar coordinators, explore common passions and interests, and discuss how you can join our efforts and particular projects. We convene each month on a mid-month Thursday or Friday from 10 am to 11:30 AM EDT/EST. 5th GHI Forum Title: Public Literacies: Civic Systems, Media & Emotional Intelligence Date: December 12, 2026, 10:00–11:30 AM EST Speakers: Mikael Jakobsson, Richard Eberhardt, Lana Cook, Rilla Shabnam Khaled 6th GHI Forum Title: PILLAR 9: Humans and Their Literatures Date: January 9, 2026, 10:00–11:30 AM EST Speakers: Ugo Mondini, Michael Angerer, Marina Bazzani, Di Wang, Wiebke Denecke 7th GHI Forum Title: PILLAR 5: Environment, Biodiversity & Planetary Stewardship Date: February 13, 2026, 10:00–11:30 AM EST Speakers: Tristan G Brown, Or Porath 8th GHI Forum Title: PILLAR 4: Good Governance in Bad Times (2) Date: March 6, 2026, 10:00–11:30 AM EST Speakers: Gregory Nagy, Leonard Muellner 9th GHI Forum Title: PILLAR 6: Music Across Borders Date: April 10, 2026, 10:00–11:30 AM EDT Speakers: Makoto Takao, Mike Block, David R.M. Irving 10th GHI Forum Title: PILLAR 3: Medicine & the Healing Arts Date: May 8, 2026, 10:00–11:30 AM EDT Speakers: Ronit Yoeli-Tlalim, Michael Stanley-Baker, Joaquín Terrones

Event Series 2025-26 MIT Global Humanities Forum Series

2025-26 MIT Global Humanities Forum Series

Join our online 2025 GHI Forum Series to hear about GHI’s research and action plan for each pillar from our pillar coordinators, explore common passions and interests, and discuss how you can join our efforts and particular projects. We convene each month on a mid-month Thursday or Friday from 10 am to 11:30 AM EDT/EST. 5th GHI Forum Title: Public Literacies: Civic Systems, Media & Emotional Intelligence Date: December 12, 2026, 10:00–11:30 AM EST Speakers: Mikael Jakobsson, Richard Eberhardt, Lana Cook, Rilla Shabnam Khaled 6th GHI Forum Title: PILLAR 9: Humans and Their Literatures Date: January 9, 2026, 10:00–11:30 AM EST Speakers: Ugo Mondini, Michael Angerer, Marina Bazzani, Di Wang, Wiebke Denecke 7th GHI Forum Title: PILLAR 5: Environment, Biodiversity & Planetary Stewardship Date: February 13, 2026, 10:00–11:30 AM EST Speakers: Tristan G Brown, Or Porath 8th GHI Forum Title: PILLAR 4: Good Governance in Bad Times (2) Date: March 6, 2026, 10:00–11:30 AM EST Speakers: Gregory Nagy, Leonard Muellner 9th GHI Forum Title: PILLAR 6: Music Across Borders Date: April 10, 2026, 10:00–11:30 AM EDT Speakers: Makoto Takao, Mike Block, David R.M. Irving 10th GHI Forum Title: PILLAR 3: Medicine & the Healing Arts Date: May 8, 2026, 10:00–11:30 AM EDT Speakers: Ronit Yoeli-Tlalim, Michael Stanley-Baker, Joaquín Terrones

Event Series 2025-26 MIT Global Humanities Forum Series

2025-26 MIT Global Humanities Forum Series

Join our online 2025 GHI Forum Series to hear about GHI’s research and action plan for each pillar from our pillar coordinators, explore common passions and interests, and discuss how you can join our efforts and particular projects. We convene each month on a mid-month Thursday or Friday from 10 am to 11:30 AM EDT/EST. 5th GHI Forum Title: Public Literacies: Civic Systems, Media & Emotional Intelligence Date: December 12, 2026, 10:00–11:30 AM EST Speakers: Mikael Jakobsson, Richard Eberhardt, Lana Cook, Rilla Shabnam Khaled 6th GHI Forum Title: PILLAR 9: Humans and Their Literatures Date: January 9, 2026, 10:00–11:30 AM EST Speakers: Ugo Mondini, Michael Angerer, Marina Bazzani, Di Wang, Wiebke Denecke 7th GHI Forum Title: PILLAR 5: Environment, Biodiversity & Planetary Stewardship Date: February 13, 2026, 10:00–11:30 AM EST Speakers: Tristan G Brown, Or Porath 8th GHI Forum Title: PILLAR 4: Good Governance in Bad Times (2) Date: March 6, 2026, 10:00–11:30 AM EST Speakers: Gregory Nagy, Leonard Muellner 9th GHI Forum Title: PILLAR 6: Music Across Borders Date: April 10, 2026, 10:00–11:30 AM EDT Speakers: Makoto Takao, Mike Block, David R.M. Irving 10th GHI Forum Title: PILLAR 3: Medicine & the Healing Arts Date: May 8, 2026, 10:00–11:30 AM EDT Speakers: Ronit Yoeli-Tlalim, Michael Stanley-Baker, Joaquín Terrones

Event Series 2025-26 MIT Global Humanities Forum Series

2025-26 MIT Global Humanities Forum Series

Join our online 2025 GHI Forum Series to hear about GHI’s research and action plan for each pillar from our pillar coordinators, explore common passions and interests, and discuss how you can join our efforts and particular projects. We convene each month on a mid-month Thursday or Friday from 10 am to 11:30 AM EDT/EST. 5th GHI Forum Title: Public Literacies: Civic Systems, Media & Emotional Intelligence Date: December 12, 2026, 10:00–11:30 AM EST Speakers: Mikael Jakobsson, Richard Eberhardt, Lana Cook, Rilla Shabnam Khaled 6th GHI Forum Title: PILLAR 9: Humans and Their Literatures Date: January 9, 2026, 10:00–11:30 AM EST Speakers: Ugo Mondini, Michael Angerer, Marina Bazzani, Di Wang, Wiebke Denecke 7th GHI Forum Title: PILLAR 5: Environment, Biodiversity & Planetary Stewardship Date: February 13, 2026, 10:00–11:30 AM EST Speakers: Tristan G Brown, Or Porath 8th GHI Forum Title: PILLAR 4: Good Governance in Bad Times (2) Date: March 6, 2026, 10:00–11:30 AM EST Speakers: Gregory Nagy, Leonard Muellner 9th GHI Forum Title: PILLAR 6: Music Across Borders Date: April 10, 2026, 10:00–11:30 AM EDT Speakers: Makoto Takao, Mike Block, David R.M. Irving 10th GHI Forum Title: PILLAR 3: Medicine & the Healing Arts Date: May 8, 2026, 10:00–11:30 AM EDT Speakers: Ronit Yoeli-Tlalim, Michael Stanley-Baker, Joaquín Terrones

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