World Science Festival Courses

Einstein's General Theory of Relativity - The Essential Idea

3 ratings

Visual exploration of Einstein's General Theory of Relativity, explaining warps in space-time and gravitational force. Brian Greene offers insights into Einstein's groundbreaking equations and their impact on our understanding of the universe.

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

Repulsive Gravity, Dark Energy, and Accelerated Expansion

1 rating

Brian Greene explores the surprising discovery of accelerating cosmic expansion, explaining repulsive gravity and dark energy's role in driving galaxies apart, offering insights into the universe's mysterious behavior.

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

Free Will and Neuroscience - Philosophical Analysis of Experimental Data

1 rating

Philosopher Alfred Mele critically examines neuroscientific data, arguing that free will remains a viable concept despite challenges from experimental findings.

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

Visual Arts in the Age of AI - Exploring AI's Impact on Creativity

1 rating

Explore AI's impact on visual arts with Matthew Ritchie and Brian Greene. Delve into AI creativity, its potential to enhance artistic expression, and the future of human-AI collaboration in the creative realm.

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

Quantum Biology - The Hidden Nature of Nature

1 rating

Explore how quantum physics may explain biological phenomena like bird navigation and photosynthesis, potentially revolutionizing our understanding of nature and inspiring future technologies.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 36 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

Rewriting the Story of Humankind

Explore groundbreaking discoveries challenging our understanding of human origins and uniqueness. Join paleoanthropologist Lee Berger and Brian Greene as they discuss how new findings are reshaping our view of human history and evolution.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 41 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Brave New Prehistoric World - Reassessing Human Origins Through Ancient DNA

Explore groundbreaking discoveries in human origins, revealing multiple early human groups coexisting with our ancestors and their genetic legacy in us today. Leading experts discuss these transformative insights.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 8 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

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

The Matter of Antimatter - Answering the Cosmic Riddle of Existence

Explore the cosmic mystery of antimatter's absence in our universe with leading physicists, delving into theories, experiments, and potential applications of this enigmatic substance.

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

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

AI and the Art of Ingenuity - Computational Creativity

Explore the future of creativity as artists, scientists, and experts discuss AI's role in art, music, and innovation, examining the potential and limitations of computational creativity.

• YouTube
• 59 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

Quantum Reality - Space, Time, and Entanglement

Explore quantum physics principles with experts, covering space, time, entanglement, black holes, and practical applications in this thought-provoking discussion moderated by Brian Greene.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 33 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

Big Data - Power, Potential, and Perils

Explore the power, potential, and perils of Big Data in this panel discussion. Experts examine its impact on society, scientific inquiry, and human decision-making, addressing benefits and ethical concerns.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 30 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

My Society My Self

Explore the science of self-identity with top experts as they discuss how neurons, culture, and morality shape our perception of who we are and how we view others.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 32 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

The Beauty of Balance

Explore the pervasiveness of symmetry in nature, art, and science with experts discussing its role in design, mathematics, and future implications for our understanding of the world.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 33 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk