MIT Reads is shifting gears after a decade of fostering empathy through literature, now spotlighting fiction and memoir to help people connect in an AI-driven world. Launched in 2016 with the mission of building community and understanding, the program has hosted thousands of public events streamed online. For its new chapter, President Sally Kornbluth chose Ted Chiang’s “Exhalation,” a sci-fi collection tackling identity, free will, and tech’s impact—perfect for today’s conversations. The initiative is now open to all, including MIT students in a new first-year seminar, proving stories remain vital tools for navigating our complex future.
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