The Impact of Evolutionary Thought on the Social Sciences - Lecture 22
Explore evolutionary transitions in human society, examining conflicts between individual and group selection, and their impact on cooperation, aggression, and cultural norms.
Evolution and Emotion - Experts in Emotion Series with Leda Cosmides and John Tooby
Explore evolution's role in shaping human emotions with experts Leda Cosmides and John Tooby. Discover key findings, future prospects, and advice for aspiring researchers in this insightful interview.
Morality and Emotion - Experts in Emotion Series with Jonathan Haidt - Lecture 11.1a
Explore morality and emotion with Dr. Jonathan Haidt, discussing core themes in his research, future discoveries, and advice for aspiring emotion researchers in this insightful interview.
Evolution and Rationality: An Evolutionary Perspective on Psychology
Explore how natural selection shapes human psychology, examining evolutionary perspectives on mental phenomena, instincts, and decision-making processes in this insightful lecture on the origins of human behavior.
What Motivates Us - Sex and Gender Differences in Psychology
Explore evolutionary theories and psychological studies on sex and gender differences, attraction, mate preferences, and sexual orientation in this insightful psychology lecture.
Social Psychology, Sleep, and Laughter - Forming Impressions and Exploring Mysteries
Explore social psychology, impression formation, stereotypes, sleep, dreams, and laughter in this engaging lecture on human behavior and cognitive processes.
Foundations of Behaviorism - B.F. Skinner and Learning Theories - Lecture 4
Explore behaviorism, learning types, and Skinner's work in psychology. Understand classical and operant conditioning, and examine critiques of behaviorist theory in human mental processes.
Evolution, Emotion, and Reason: Emotions - Part II
Explore evolutionary explanations for emotional responses like parental love, gratitude, spite, and cultural differences in revenge, examining their role in social interactions and cooperation.
The Uncertainty Paradox - Can Science Make Uncertainty Optimistic?
Explore the relationship between science, uncertainty, and optimism, examining how embracing uncertainty can lead to a more optimistic scientific perspective and improve public communication.
Wild and Domesticated Religions - How the Machinery of Religion Evolved
Explore the evolution of religions as cultural survivors, examining their design, adaptations, and challenges in a rapidly changing world.
Devil or Angel - Genetic Conflicts in Brain and Behavior
Explore genetic conflicts in the brain, self-defeating behaviors, and evolutionary clashes between maternal and paternal genes influencing decision-making and behavioral patterns.
Why the Internet Won't Get You Any More Friends
Explore the biological limits of human social networks and why digital connections don't expand our meaningful relationships beyond our brain's cognitive capacity.
Why We Come to the Aid of Our Friends - An Evolutionary Puzzle
Explore the evolutionary puzzle of unconditional friendship, its benefits, and how humans avoid exploitation. Discover the origins, cultural variations, and comparisons to social ties in other species.
The Role of Individual and Collective Memory in the Human Adaptation Process
Explore how individual and collective memory shapes human adaptation, examining the interplay between personal experiences and shared knowledge in societal evolution.
Rethinking Human Reason - The Social Function and Evolution of Reasoning
Exploring the social function of reason as a tool for justification and persuasion, challenging traditional views on individual cognition and decision-making.
Child Development, Elderhood, Caregiving, and AI - Insights from Alison Gopnik
Exploring child development, elderhood, and AI through evolutionary and cognitive lenses. Discusses the value of play, exploration, and caregiving in human cognition and potential applications to machine learning.
Relationships - Psychology A-Level - AQA Paper 3
Comprehensive revision for AQA A-level Psychology Paper 3, covering evolutionary explanations, attraction factors, relationship theories, and virtual/parasocial relationships.
Pourquoi sommes-nous fascinés par les fictions ?
Exploration interdisciplinaire de notre fascination pour les fictions, mêlant sciences cognitives, psychologie, neurosciences et sciences humaines pour comprendre ce phénomène universel.
Estupidez Humana - Una Visión Pseudo Evolucionista
Exploración de la estupidez humana desde una perspectiva pseudo-evolucionista, analizando su impacto en la educación, el desarrollo personal y el éxito organizacional.
Les biais cognitifs : méfiez-vous de votre cerveau
Découvrez comment notre cerveau nous trompe avec les biais cognitifs, héritage de notre évolution. Apprenez à reconnaître ces erreurs de jugement pour mieux raisonner et prendre des décisions éclairées.
The Pattern Seekers: A New Theory of Human Invention
Explore how pattern recognition, especially 'if-and-then' patterns, drives human invention and progress. Gain insights into the link between this cognitive ability and autism spectrum conditions.