Edmond & Lily Safra Center for Ethics

Strengthening teaching & research on pressing ethical issues, fostering norms of ethical reasoning & civil discussion, and sharing work in the public interest

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Will grade deflation re-center teaching, learning, and intellectual seriousness, or does it risk deepening the spiral of stress, anxiety, & performative rigor that already defines so much of undergrad life @Harvard? Join us 11/19 at 12pm EST to discuss: https://t.co/PzV8TWwcsH

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Two professors, an investigative journalist, and a Marine Captain walk onto a stage. Want to hear the rest? Head to our @YouTube channel to watch our event, What Ties a Nation Together? - now available:
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How do we ensure AI not only transforms healthcare, but does so equitably & ethically? To help healthcare boards navigate these challenges, @JeffreySaviano and Ed Magee present a comprehensive AI governance framework rooted in ethics: https://t.co/SeMvJUsaNm

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Still haven't registered for "What Ties a Nation Together?" You're in luck! Join us TODAY, 11/12, at 4:30pm EST with Prof. Nien-hê Hsieh of @HarvardHBS as moderator. Prof. Hsieh studies what democratic values require for economic policies and institutions. https://t.co/LC8pXDw2VZ

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Named one of @TIME’s 100 Most Influential People in 2016 and featured in @TIME’s "Firsts: Women Leaders" in 2017, General Lori J. Robinson brings 37 years of distinguished service in the @usairforce to our November 12 event, “What Ties a Nation Together?”
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Dr. Desireé R. Melonas of @UCRiverside searches & teaches in the areas of Black political thought, Black geographies, new materialism, and Black feminist thought. Join her on Nov. 12 at 4:30pm EST for our panel event, What Ties a Nation Together? Register: https://t.co/LC8pXDw2VZ

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The evolving 🇺🇸 regulatory landscape is placing growing pressure on corporations to take responsibility for their own AI practices. Read our new AI Ethics for Business Leaders blog post by @JeffreySaviano to learn more: https://t.co/FiClS2EwWt

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Christine Rosen is a senior fellow at the @AEI, where she focuses on American history, society & culture, and technology & human behavior. Learn her answer to "What Ties a Nation Together?" at our Civil Disagreement Series event Nov. 12. Register here: https://t.co/LC8pXDw2VZ

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To explore how we can better navigate difficult conversations, we gathered reps from across @Harvard to share their work—from @Harvard_Law teaching negotiation skills to @BKCHarvard tackling online polarization. We left inspired and energized by new ideas and partnerships.

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Harris Mylonas @hmylonas studies how nations & states are formed & explains how govts handle diversity—whether it comes from national minorities, immigrants, diasporas, or refugees. Hear him speak at our upcoming civil discourse event on Nov. 12: https://t.co/LC8pXDw2VZ

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On a night of costumes and trick-or-treats, we revisit Laughing in the Dark. @MIT Professor Kieran Setiya reminds us: confessional comedy lifts the mask so we can face our monsters—and find consolation in shared laughter.

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Our Business AI Ethics blog is back w/ new & returning researchers, a forthcoming book on ethical AI governance by industry pro @JeffreySaviano, and more! Bookmark the 🔗 and stay tuned to learn more about 🇺🇸’s AI action plan & its impact on businesses:
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What, if anything, must citizens share in order to form a common democratic civic life? Join us on Nov. 12 at 4:30 p.m. EST for a moderated panel discussion featuring a range of perspectives. Free and open to the public — registration required.
https://t.co/LC8pXDw2VZ

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How can higher ed regain the trust of the 🇺🇸n people? How can universities address viewpoint diversity? Former ELSCE director @dsallentess addressed these questions and more at our packed Ethics Exchange event yesterday. Thank you to all who attended!

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The ELSCE is now accepting applications!

▫️ Undergraduate Fellowships
▫️ Graduate Fellowships
▫️ Fellowships in Residence
▫️ Research & Design Studio Fellowship

For more information and to submit an application, visit https://t.co/hOzhz4TxD2.

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Join us for the Ethics Sandbox Series! Harvard students are invited to explore ethics through play, creativity, and dialogue in an informal, experimental space. Learn more here: https://t.co/QRK0zSnEWM

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Join us for the annual Mala & Solomon Kamm Lecture in Ethics on Wednesday, October 22 from 4:30-6:00 PM. Professor Kieran Setiya will speak on the topic "Laughter in the Dark: Stand-Up Comedy as Consolation."
Register here: https://t.co/buTil0Auiz

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The 2025 HILT Conference, "Learning Now: Strategies for a Changing Landscape," will be taking place on October 3rd, 2025, from 8:30 AM to 2:15 PM.

For more details, visit the Harvard Initiative of Learning and Teaching (HILT)’s website.