Why social media has changed the world — and how to fix it
MIT Professor Sinan Aral’s new book, “The Hype Machine,” explores the perils and promise of social media in a time of discord.
MIT Professor Sinan Aral’s new book, “The Hype Machine,” explores the perils and promise of social media in a time of discord.
Associate Professor Jinhua Zhao, who will direct the new MIT Mobility Initiative, brings behavioral science to urban transportation.
In light of Covid-19, an MIT study looks at tradeoffs between economic value and public health, across different types of retail.
Study shows people prefer monthly payments in multiples of $100, even when it may cost them money.
MIT PhD student explores the impact of scientists being "scooped" when a competing research team publishes results first, a concern for many disciplines.
At “SimPlanet” event, students test-drive new computer simulation to reveal outcomes of different policy decisions.
Study analyzes how networks can distort voters’ perceptions and change election results.
Economist’s study of rickshaw drivers shows effects of alcohol consumption on financial decision-making.
Doctoral student Pierre-Luc Vautrey investigates how incorrect beliefs shape economic decision-making.
Economist Alexander Wolitzky uses game theory to model institutions, networks, and social dynamics.
Professor of electrical engineering and computer science is honored for his contributions to theoretical computer science.
MIT economist lauded for work on education, market-design mechanisms.
In a new book, MIT professor Yossi Sheffi examines the trade-offs companies face when grappling with sustainability issues.
Daniel Kammen of the University of California at Berkeley discusses current efforts in clean energy innovation and implementation, and what's coming next.
Startup’s platform crunches anonymized smartphone GPS data to understand how people shop, work, and live.