Social Psychology
Explore how our brains function in social situations, covering key theories, experiments, and concepts that shape human behavior and interactions.
Zoology
Welcome to Crash Course Zoology! In this fourteen-episode series made in partnership with PBS and Nature, Crash Course Zoology will take a rapid deep dive into the weird and wonderful biology of animals.
Introduction to Social Psychology - Self and Other, Part I
Explore social psychology, examining self-perception, biases, and interpersonal connections. Gain insights into cognitive dissonance and how we perceive others in this engaging lecture on human behavior.
Crime and Punishment in the Shadows of Doubt
Explore stereotypes' impact on criminal justice, from decision-making under uncertainty to controversial issues. Gain insights into creating a more equitable society through understanding these effects.
Flourishing and Attachment in Human Nature - Philosophy and Science
Explores the impact of social proximity on moral behavior and the crucial role of attachment and social relationships in human development and well-being, drawing from psychological studies and cross-cultural research.
Nash Equilibrium - Location, Segregation and Randomization in Game Theory
Explore game theory concepts like Nash equilibrium, segregation, and mixed strategies through candidate-voter models, Schelling's location game, and rock-paper-scissors, revealing how individual choices impact societal outcomes.
Emotion and Cognition - Experts in Emotion Series with Gerald Clore
Explore emotion and cognition with Dr. Gerald Clore, covering his research journey, key discoveries, future prospects, and advice for aspiring emotion researchers in this insightful interview.
Social Regulation of Emotion - Dr. James Coan Interview - Lecture 14.3
Dr. James Coan discusses social regulation of emotion, exploring core themes in his research, future discoveries, and advice for those interested in the field of emotion studies.
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, Emotion, and Reason: Love - Guest Lecture
Explore psychological theories of love and attraction, including types of love, factors influencing attraction, and misattribution of arousal, in this guest lecture by Professor Peter Salovey.
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.
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.
Jonas Dalege on the Physics of Attitudes & Beliefs
Exploring statistical mechanics to understand belief formation and attitude dynamics. Insights into cognitive dissonance, ambivalence, and social interactions through physics-inspired models of opinion networks.
Rajiv Sethi on Stereotypes, Crime, and The Pursuit of Justice
Exploring stereotypes' impact on society, justice, and online interactions. Discusses biases in attention and cognition, their consequences, and potential strategies for humanizing encounters with unfamiliar individuals.
From Individual-Level Cognition to Collective Dynamics - Ralf Kurvers
Explore collective dynamics in social systems through evidence accumulation models, evolutionary algorithms, and real-world applications in resource finding, predictions, and robotics.
Collective Convictions Catalyse Cooperation
Explore how shared beliefs drive cooperation, examining adaptive value, transitions, and neutral steps in collective behavior, with insights on narratives and group dynamics.
Cris Moore on Algorithmic Justice and The Physics of Inference
Exploring algorithmic justice and inference physics, this talk delves into the limits of AI decision-making, emphasizing transparency, model suitability, and the importance of understanding technology's boundaries in complex problem-solving.
Frontiers of Computational Social Science - Agent-Based Modeling and Artificial Societies
Explore agent-based modeling in computational social science, from playground simulations to global epidemic models, with insights on future developments in neuro-cognitive agents and their applications.
Moving Beyond the Brain in a Jar - The Promise and Challenge of Studying Interacting Brains
Explores how social interactions shape human thought and behavior, presenting studies on mental model alignment through conversation and its impact on real-world social networks.
The Ecology of Society - Complex Adaptive Systems in Nature and Human Societies
Explore ecological and economic systems as complex adaptive systems, examining emergent behaviors, critical transitions, and evolutionary forces shaping resource allocation and cooperation.