Gresham College Courses

Why Do We Fear? - The Biology and Psychology of Human Fear

Explore the evolutionary biology of fear, from its survival benefits to phobias and thrill-seeking behaviors, and discover how understanding fear's mechanisms might help us manage it.

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

Hitler, Jesus and How to Win a Culture War

Explore how Western moral values built around WWII memory are unraveling and discover why the resolution to our current cultural predicaments might be more hopeful than expected.

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

AI Will Be Your Overlord - Faster, Brighter, Better Than You?

Explore AI's potential dominance over humanity, examining intelligence, consciousness, and the social implications of artificial superintelligence in this thought-provoking analysis.

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

Morals and Markets: Economics, Philosophy and the Evolution of Free Markets - Episode 1

Explore the intricate relationship between economics and morality through historical perspectives, examining how Adam Smith, David Hume, and Friedrich Hayek's theories shape our understanding of markets and society.

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

Exploring the Sun: From Core Physics to Solar Phenomena

Explore the Sun's mysteries through cutting-edge NASA and ESA missions, understanding its magnetic fields, plasma composition, and dramatic effects on Earth, featuring insights from the Parker Solar Probe.

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

The Value of Public Space: Design, Development and Social Impact

Explore how public spaces shape urban life through design, usage patterns, and social dynamics, examining real cases from London and North America while considering challenges and opportunities in modern city planning.

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

Is Your Money Safe? Understanding Hidden Conflicts and Agency Problems in Finance

Explore the complex human dynamics of finance, from agency conflicts and fraud to banking evolution and digital currencies, while understanding how trust, rationality, and self-interest shape financial markets.

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

Britain's Water and Sewage Crisis: From Victorian Era to Modern Challenges

Explore Britain's historical and contemporary water management challenges, from Victorian-era solutions to modern privatization debates, examining public versus private ownership and future sustainability options.

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

Breaking the Fourth Wall of Sound - The Paradox of Screen Music in Film and Media

Explore how sound and music in films blur the boundary between fictional and audience worlds, examining iconic examples from Blazing Saddles to Birdman while understanding their narrative and emotional impact.

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

The Connected Brain: Network and Communication in Neuroscience

Explore how the brain functions as an interconnected network, from basic neural wiring to complex network theories, examining different species' brain structures and the future of network neuroscience.

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

Writing a British Constitution: Comparing UK and US Constitutional Systems

Explore the complexities of British constitutional law through comparative analysis with the US system, examining key issues like Brexit, Scottish independence, and the balance of governmental powers.

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

Science-Based Targets, Greenwashing and Brownscraping - Net Zero Strategies in the Private Sector

Explore how companies can move beyond box-ticking net zero strategies to meaningful product-level decarbonization, examining science-based targets, greenwashing challenges, and effective climate action approaches.

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

Writing Laws: From Hammurabi to Solon - The Evolution of Ancient Legal Systems

Explore the evolution of written laws from Hammurabi to Solon, examining how ancient societies developed legal systems and the profound impact of codifying laws on power structures and democracy.

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

A New Sky - JWST and the Early Universe

Explore JWST's revolutionary discoveries revealing unexpected galactic activity in the early universe and how this powerful telescope is reshaping our cosmic understanding.

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

Taking the Constitution into the Classroom

Explore how schools can foster constitutional thinking by empowering students to debate rights, duties, and governance structures while challenging authoritarian systems.

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