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Is MIT's recent disobedience award a tacit apology to Aaron, unrelated, or a cynical attempt to change perception about MIT? One would expect Aaron to posthumou
by rrggrr 10y ago
Is MIT's recent disobedience award a tacit apology to Aaron, unrelated, or a cynical attempt to change perception about MIT? One would expect Aaron to posthumously receive the first award if the intent were sincere.
https://www.media.mit.edu/disobedience/ https://www.media.mit.edu/disobedience/
- gentoo 10y agoI think it's worth noting that this is a Media Lab award, not one presented by the regular MIT administration. The Media Lab is given a lot of free reign and tends to do more out-there stuff. You should not construe them as speaking for the same people who betrayed Aaron (if that's how you see it happening).
- totalZero 10y agoNot to be pedantic, but I just learned a few minutes ago that "free rein" is the correct spelling, as in horseback riding. Thought I would share the knowledge.
- totalZero 10y agoNeither. MIT still looks out for #1. That award comes from a particular lab that values creativity and defiance in the face of overwhelming odds (as would be needed for an amputee to become a dancer or athlete).