Happiness is an elusive concept. Although it is studied by many, we are no closer to unlocking its mystery. Why is this? Can humans even define happiness well enough to chart a concrete path to its achievement? Though seemingly impossible, humans have continued in their attempt to outline and define what exactly happiness is, and […]
On Monday, April 4th, Mikel Jollett joined Professor of Pediatrics and Neuroscience Charles A. Nelson III for an informal fireside chat on “Trauma and Creativity.” With the presence of a rockstar, the wisdom of an academic, and the caution of a survivor, Jollett shared his story. With every word he spoke, he was strikingly honest—and […]
Is counterculture universal? Culture is by definition unique to a certain country or community. As a result, communities around the world each breed behaviors or topics that go against their unique status-quo. But perhaps there are countercultural trends that stretch beyond geographical borders. We set out to understand how counterculture is perceived around the world, […]
If anything, IOP Spring Fellow Jason Rezaian is the definition of counterculture. “I was constantly wondering, ‘is this the article that is going to get me throwin in jail?’” Rezaian, The Washington Post journalist who led the Tehran bureau from 2012 to 2016, is famously known for the 544 days he spent as a hostage […]
The Fellows & Study Groups (FSG) program has been a cornerstone of the Institute of Politics (IOP) since 1966. In essence, fellows are professionals—public servants, activists, and more—who travel to Harvard to live on-campus and impart specialized knowledge to the community at large. Harvard’s Institute of Politics has unveiled the Spring 2023 cohort of six […]
On Wednesday, November 16th, the Gravy Train made a stop at Boston’s MGM Music Hall for what was promised to be an “absolutely f*cking sensational experience.” Yung Gravy was joined by bbno$ for an hour and a half setlist of songs from his albums Sensational and Gasanova, as well as hit songs “Betty,” “Oops,” and […]
On September 13, Mahsa (Zhina) Amini, a 22-year-old Kurdish-Iranian woman visited Tehran, where she was arrested by the Iranian morality police for “improperly” wearing her mandatory hijab. Three days later, she died at the hands of these officials. Since her death, hundreds of protests have erupted across Iran, gaining traction online. The Iranian government cracked […]
Last week, the JFK Jr. Forum hosted Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy for a moderated discussion with former U.S. Secretary of Defense and Belfer Center Director Ash Carter. Speaking virtually from a bunker in Kyiv, Zelenskyy called upon The Ukrainian President has emerged as a hero, leading his country with resilience through Russia’s harrowing invasion of […]
With his typical zeal and poignant analogies, Professor Larry Summers took to the JFK Jr. Forum’s stage at the Institute of Politics on Thursday, September 15th. In an hour-long conversation guided by Linda Henry MC/MPA ’21 and questions from a probing audience, Professor Summers presented his candid analysis of the current state of the American […]
Once upon a time at the House of Blues in Boston… On April 14th, the Australian DJ and singer Alison Wonderland enchanted audiences with heart-stopping bass drops, a hypnotizing light show, and electrifying energy. The concert was part of her tour in support of her upcoming album “Loner,” to be released on May 6th. Wonderland’s […]