Complex Systems Courses and Certifications

Lecture: Epistemological emergence

Exploración del concepto de emergencia epistemológica desde la perspectiva de la ciencia de la complejidad, analizando su importancia en el desarrollo de nuevas características emergentes en sistemas complejos.

• Complexity Explorer
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Complexity-GAINs Curriculum

Gain foundational knowledge in complex systems science, applying interdisciplinary approaches to social-behavioral, intelligent, and ecosystem topics. Develop modeling skills for universal properties across diverse fields.

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• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Design Thinking, Social Innovation, and Complex Systems

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Improve the human experience. Learn how to use design thinking to break down complex problems and solve social and environmental issues.

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• 1 hour 2 minutes
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Coarse-Graining, Renormalization and Universality - Lecture 1

Explore coarse-graining, renormalization, and universality in complex systems. Learn key concepts and applications in mathematical, biological, cognitive, and social sciences.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 29 minutes
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The Story of Sync - Steven Strogatz Ulam Memorial Lecture

Explore synchronization in nature and technology, from fireflies to bridges, with Steven Strogatz. Discover the evolution of sync theories and exciting new findings in network structures.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 36 minutes
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• Free Video

Complexity Explorer

What is Complexity? - Exploring Complexity Epistemology and Emergence

Explore complexity epistemology and emergence with SFI President David Krakauer as he dissects the concept of complexity in this thought-provoking lecture celebrating Complexity Explorer's 10th anniversary.

• YouTube
• 34 minutes
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On Composition and Complexity

Explore the intricate relationship between composition and complexity, delving into how elements combine to create emergent properties and complex systems across various disciplines.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 10 minutes
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Criticality - A Balance Between Robustness and Adaptability

Explore the concept of criticality and its role in balancing robustness and adaptability in complex systems, offering insights into system behavior and optimization.

• YouTube
• 45 minutes
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• Free Video

Designing Active Matter in Space-time

Explore the cutting-edge field of active matter design across space and time, delving into innovative concepts and their potential applications in various scientific domains.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 4 minutes
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Quantifying Failure - Understanding Patterns and Predictors of Setbacks

Explore the science of failure and its quantification with Dashun Wang. Gain insights into measuring, understanding, and leveraging setbacks for future success in various fields.

• YouTube
• 31 minutes
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• Free Video

Physical Computation in Insect Swarms

Explore the fascinating world of collective behavior in insect swarms and discover how physical principles govern their complex interactions and decision-making processes.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 1 minute
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• Free Video

Modeling the Micro-Macro Dialogue: Cross-Scale Dynamics Far from Steady State

Explore cross-scale dynamics in complex systems, focusing on micro and macro levels. Learn about MaxEnt inference, disturbed ecosystems, and a hybrid theory for reciprocal cross-scale influences.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 1 minute
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• Free Video

Complexity Science and the Nobel Prize in Physics 2021

Explore Parisi's groundbreaking work on spin glasses and its impact on understanding complex systems across physics, biology, and computer science, from atomic to planetary scales.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 29 minutes
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• Free Video

Global Catastrophic and Existential Risks - The Weightiest Complex Phenomena?

Explore the interdisciplinary field of global catastrophic and existential risks, their complex dynamics, and potential mitigation strategies for ensuring a safer future for humanity.

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• 1 hour 13 minutes
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• Free Video

Alien Crash Site - Speculative Science of Three-Parent Alien Civilizations - Episode 8

Explore speculative "sci-fi science" with SFI researchers, discussing extraterrestrial civilizations, three-parent families, and the interplay between individuals and society. Delve into counterfactuals and their role in scientific research and sci-fi.

• YouTube
• 56 minutes
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• Free Video