<p>Disclaimer: I’m talking about my part of MIT. Others’ experiences may vary :P</p>
<p>The people I know at MIT range from indifferent to politics, to extremely involved. Many of my alum friends especially become super involved. The overall atmosphere is very strongly liberal/Democrat, with disagreements being more over fiscal issues than social ones. Though you get people on both sides regardless, though frankly many of them either go Democrat, become quiet on politics outside of private conversations, or find more conservative pockets.</p>
<p>Philosophy’s a completely different story. I think most people here like talking philosophy :P</p>