CLEA, Free University of Brussels (VUB) Courses

Topological Methods in Contextuality - A Unified Framework for Simplicial Distributions

Explore advanced topological frameworks for studying contextuality through simplicial distributions, chain complexes, and sheaf-theoretic approaches in quantum mechanics and measurement theory.

• YouTube
• 25 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

A Small Play on a Perceptual Apparatus

Explore the phenomenological aspects of probabilistic modeling, focusing on mathematical pragmatics and perceptual abilities in graphical models, particularly in image segmentation and object recognition using Markov networks.

• YouTube
• 58 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

AI and the Art of Deception

Explore AI's complex relationship with truth, from historical deceptions to modern misleading outputs, and discover Zen Buddhist principles for designing honest, illuminating artificial intelligence.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 52 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Rethinking Required - Complex Systems are a Barrier to Human Progress

Explore how complex systems hinder human progress and discover new approaches to managing complexity in science, economics, and environmental challenges.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 12 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Evolution and Complexity

Explore evolutionary principles and complexity theory with leading researcher Francis Heylighen from VUB in this comprehensive academic presentation.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 43 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Evolution and Complexity 3 - Part 2

Explore advanced concepts in evolutionary complexity theory with Francis Heylighen from VUB, examining how complex systems evolve and adapt over time.

• YouTube
• 45 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Complexity and Evolution - Week 3

Explore complexity theory and evolutionary principles with Francis Heylighen in this comprehensive lecture examining how complex systems develop and adapt over time.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 4 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Digital Transition and Sustainable Development

Explore the intersection of digital transformation and sustainability, examining how technological advances can drive environmental and social progress while addressing key development challenges.

• YouTube
• 51 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Self-Maintaining Systems as Models of Sustainability

Explore complex systems theory and sustainability through self-maintaining systems, examining how natural processes can inform sustainable development and organizational resilience.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 5 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Sustainability and Supply Chain Resilience

Explore strategies for building sustainable and resilient supply chains, focusing on risk management, environmental impact, and long-term business continuity in global operations.

• YouTube
• 37 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Modeling the Collapse of Complex Societies

Explore mathematical modeling of societal collapse through dynamic systems theory, examining historical patterns and predictive frameworks for understanding complex civilization trajectories.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 9 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Network Methods for Analysis of Participatory City Projects

Explore network science and statistical methods for analyzing citizen participation patterns in urban projects, focusing on iNaturalist's City Nature Challenge case studies from 2017-2020.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 19 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

The Ethics Theatre - On AI, Power, and the Fiction of Values

Explore the hidden dynamics of AI ethics and societal challenges amplified by technology, calling for genuine truth beyond surface debates in our fractured world.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 17 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Complexity and Evolution - Part 7

Explore advanced concepts in complexity science and evolutionary theory through expert analysis of complex adaptive systems and their emergent properties.

• YouTube
• 37 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Complexity and Evolution Course - Part 6

Explore advanced concepts in complexity science and evolutionary theory through expert analysis of complex adaptive systems and their emergent properties.

• YouTube
• 32 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video