Cognitive Sciences Courses and Certifications

World Science Festival

Hallucinations with Oliver Sacks

Explore the fascinating world of hallucinations with neurologist Oliver Sacks, discussing their cultural history, science, and personal experiences. Gain insights into the human mind and the nature of perception.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 15 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

JSConf

JavaScript Masterclass

Discover strategies to transition from intermediate to expert JavaScript developer. Explore cognitive science insights, debunk programming myths, and gain a roadmap for mastering advanced skills.

• YouTube
• 23 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

The Royal Institution

The Source of Consciousness - Exploring Emotions in Mental Life

Mark Solms explores a new theory of consciousness, emphasizing emotions' central role in mental life. He draws insights from neurological patients to uncover the brain's hidden aspects and subjective experiences.

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

The Royal Institution

If Brains are Computers, Who Designs the Software?

Explore cognitive science with philosopher Daniel Dennett as he examines how education redesigns our brains, viewed as cerebral computers, and the implications for consciousness and mind evolution.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 16 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

The Royal Institution

Will AI Outsmart Human Intelligence?

Discover how AI compares to biological intelligence with Nobel laureate Geoffrey Hinton, exploring whether artificial systems might surpass human cognition.

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

Emotion Elicitation: Research and Future Directions - Experts in Emotion Series

1 review

Dr. Greg Siegle discusses emotion elicitation research, sharing key discoveries, future prospects, and advice for aspiring emotion researchers in this insightful interview from Yale's Experts in Emotion series.

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

Reducing Misinformation Sharing at Scale Using Digital Accuracy Prompt Ads - Stanford Seminar

Exploring content-neutral interventions to reduce misinformation sharing through large-scale experiments on Facebook and Twitter, demonstrating the potential of accuracy prompts in digital ads.

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

The Human Factors of Formal Methods - Stanford Seminar

Exploring human-centered approaches to improve formal methods' usability in software development, addressing cognitive challenges and misconceptions to enhance adoption by non-experts.

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

Harnessing AI to Understand and Advance Human Learning

Explore groundbreaking AI advancements in education with Stanford researchers discussing AI-driven training, evaluation, and analysis using educational data to transform learning and provide insights into human cognition.

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

Perform Your Best Under Stress - Strategies for Managing Performance Anxiety

2 reviews

Discover strategies to perform optimally under stress, exploring mind-body connections and their impact on success, happiness, and safety. Insights from brain science reveal techniques to overcome performance anxiety.

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

World Science Festival

Free Will and Neuroscience - Philosophical Analysis of Experimental Data

1 review

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

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

The Aspen Institute

The Art and Science of Remembering Everything

1 review

Discover memory techniques from a US Memory Champion. Learn practical skills to enhance your memory capacity and unlock your brain's potential.

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

Towards Machines That Can Understand, Reason, and Plan

Explore AI's future with Yann LeCun as he discusses advancements in machine understanding, reasoning, and planning, offering insights into the potential of artificial intelligence.

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

The Collapse of Artificial Intelligence

Explore the potential downfall of AI systems, their limitations, and the challenges they face in achieving human-like intelligence with Melanie Mitchell's insightful analysis.

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

The Language Hoax: Debunking Linguistic Determinism

Debunking the myth that language shapes worldview, John McWhorter explores how this belief can lead to dangerous cultural assumptions and emphasizes our shared human experiences.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 22 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video