Human Behavior Courses

Institute for Advanced Study

Mathematical Models of Human Memory - Michail Tsodyks

Explore mathematical models of human memory, covering simplification, recall capacity, experiments, and recognition tests, with insights on memory dynamics and cognitive processes.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 4 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Institute for Advanced Study

Epigenetics of Human Health and Disease - Shelly Berger

Explore epigenetics' role in human health and disease, focusing on RNA modifications, histones, and P53's impact on cancer development and progression.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 31 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Open Data Science

Teaching Machines Through Human Explanations

Explore an explanation-based learning framework for NLP that improves label efficiency and reliability, reducing reliance on extensive datasets and machine learning expertise.

• YouTube
• 45 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Open Data Science

What to Expect When You Are Expecting Robots - The Future of Human-Robot Collaboration

Exploring the future of human-robot collaboration, addressing challenges in integrating robots into society, and discussing the societal impact of widespread robot deployment in various settings.

• YouTube
• 35 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Open Data Science

The Human Factors of Running a Data Driven Company

Insights on building a data-driven culture at QuizUp, focusing on team structure, communication, and leveraging data across the organization to inform product decisions.

• YouTube
• 30 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Insights into Mathematics

The Time Scale of a Human Life - Elementary Mathematics Explained

Explore the measurement of time through human life stages, astronomical cycles, and life spans. Learn to visualize a century-long timeline and understand key milestones in human development.

• YouTube
• 30 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Paul G. Allen School

Security in the Context of Human Behaviors and Values by Elissa Redmiles

Explore security through human behavior, examining its intersection with machine learning and economics. Gain insights into valuable skills for understanding and improving digital safety.

• YouTube
• 22 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Paul G. Allen School

PLSE Seminar Series - Alessandra Gorla - Mining Android Apps for Anomalous Behavior

Techniques for detecting suspicious behavior in Android apps by clustering based on advertised functionality and identifying outliers in API usage, with applications in malware detection.

• YouTube
• 59 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Paul G. Allen School

Recognizing Human Intent for Assistive Robotics

Explore assistive robotics and human intent recognition through nonverbal behavior. Learn how robots can provide social and physical assistance by understanding human goals and intentions.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 1 minute
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

World Science Festival

Neuroscience and the Roots of Human Connections - The Social Synapse

Explore the neuroscience behind human social connections, examining how our brains orchestrate communal behavior and group interactions, and why our social nature is crucial to our success as a species.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 7 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

World Science Festival

The Promise of Human Regeneration - Forever Young

Experts explore regenerative medicine's potential to revolutionize healthcare, from lab-grown organs to tissue engineering, discussing current advancements and future implications for human health and longevity.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 3 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

World Science Festival

Life in Our Image – The Ethics of Altering the Human Genome

Explore the ethical implications of altering human DNA with leading scientists and bioethicists. Discuss synthetic biology, disease resistance, human evolution, and the moral challenges of genome editing.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 28 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

World Science Festival

To Unweave a Rainbow - Science and the Essence of Being Human

Explore the intersection of science, philosophy, and human experience in this thought-provoking discussion on reductionism, consciousness, and the limits of scientific explanation.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 39 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

World Science Festival

What It Means to Be Human - The Enigma of Altruism

Explore the origins and evolution of human cooperation with leading experts. Discover how our altruistic behavior sets us apart from other species and shapes our society.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 19 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

World Science Festival

How We Bounce Back - The New Science of Human Resilience

Explore the science of human resilience with leading experts, examining biological profiles, potential interventions, and strategies to enhance our ability to bounce back from traumatic events.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 27 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk