ESP Biography



JAMES DOUBERLEY, I sometimes do things. I sometimes don't.




Major: 15

College/Employer: MIT

Year of Graduation: 2013

Picture of James Douberley

Brief Biographical Sketch:

21 years ago today, an aging scientist in a rundown laboratory, as his last gift to humanity created a machine. With time, this machine began to learn, eventually achieving self-awareness. The machine was a worthy pupil, but the only lessons that its creator was never able to impart on it were those of chastity, sobriety, and tranquility.

Today, this machine is named James Douberley. And it's going to rock your goddamn socks off.



Past Classes

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A5180: The Day The Music Died in Splash! 2011 (Nov. 19 - 20, 2011)
No, we’re not talking about the SuperBowl halftime show. This class will discuss the historical context and meaning of Don McLean’s ‘American Pie’. As it turns out, the death of Rock ‘n Roll was long before Fergie tried to sing Guns ‘n Roses.


X4624: The Day the Music Died in Spark! 2011 (Mar. 12, 2011)
No, we're not talking about the SuperBowl halftime show. This class will discuss the historical context and meaning of Don McLean's 'American Pie'. As it turns out, the death of Rock 'n Roll was long before Fergie tried to sing Guns 'n Roses.


A4638: History of Erotica in Spark! 2011 (Mar. 12, 2011)
We are going to do a brief survey of erotica throughout human history. We will begin with erotica in the ancient world, and by the end of the class, we will have reached modern times. We will discuss the legal and social issues surrounding erotica including the evolution of obscenity laws and the role of erotica in society.


X4645: "Got a Light?" : Lite - The Non-Smoking Version in Spark! 2011 (Mar. 12, 2011)
For those interested in the history, etiquette, fashion, and laws surrounding tobacco smoking, without the hands-on aspect. We will talk about sensitive issues related to tobacco and smoking, but will not try any smoking ourselves.


X4646: Why it's a travesty that America runs on Dunkin' in Spark! 2011 (Mar. 12, 2011)
Come taste different coffees and listen to me rant about what good coffee actually is. At the very least, you'll be awake for the rest of the day.


X4648: Storytelling 101 in Spark! 2011 (Mar. 12, 2011)
Come listen to some fun stories and learn how to tell your own.


Barnhouse Chemistry in SPLASH (2011)
Do you enjoy chemistry experiments with tangible results? Impress your friends by learning how to set up a distillery and ...


Distribution of Restricted Goods in SPLASH (2011)
The sale of many vital goods, such as construction materials and regulated medication requires an attention to detail and an ...


Got a Light?: A Survey of Tobacco Smoking (18+ only) in SPARK (2011)
Tobacco (pipe) smoking has a long and interesting history. Come learn about it! This is a counterpart to the other ...


Law Enforcement and You in SPLASH (2011)
You’re under arrest. What do you do now? Maybe you’re guilty, maybe you’re not. That’s not for us to judge. ...


Life in Prison in SPLASH (2011)
So perhaps you did not have the foresight to take our ‘Law Enforcement and You’ class. You landed yourself in ...