Social Dynamics Courses and Certifications

Instituto de Física Interdisciplinar y Sistemas Complejos (IFISC)

Opinion Dynamics in Social Networks under Bias - A Study Based on the DeGroot Model

Explore opinion dynamics in social networks, analyzing bias effects using the DeGroot model. Gain insights into complex systems and network influence on collective beliefs.

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

Raising Emotionally and Socially Healthy Kids

35 ratings at The Great Courses Plus

Help your child form friendships, develop self-confidence, and cope with emotions with this course taught by a renowned psychologist.

• The Great Courses Plus
• 6 hours 7 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Trial Available

Nash Equilibrium - Location, Segregation and Randomization in Game Theory

Explore game theory concepts like Nash equilibrium, segregation, and mixed strategies through candidate-voter models, Schelling's location game, and rock-paper-scissors, revealing how individual choices impact societal outcomes.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 14 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

TED

What We Don't Know About Europe's Muslim Kids

Filmmaker explores challenges faced by Muslim youth in the West, addressing isolation and extremism risks while emphasizing the importance of embracing young people's identities.

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

TED

How Societies Can Grow Old Better

Explore how different societies treat their elders and learn strategies for leveraging mature experience to create more inclusive, age-friendly communities and improve quality of life for older individuals.

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

TED

The Hidden Influence of Social Networks

Explore how traits like happiness and obesity spread through social networks, and discover how your network position can impact your life in unexpected ways.

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

TED

The Logic of Non-Zero-Sum Progress

Explore game theory's "non-zero-sumness" concept and its role in biological and cultural evolution. Learn how mutual understanding and cooperation lead to progress and success for all.

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

TED

What Makes Us Human in the Age of AI - A Psychologist and Technologist Answer

Explore the impact of AI on human interaction and mental health with a psychologist and technologist. Discover insights on technology's influence on social dynamics and our innate need for connection.

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

The Science Behind Dramatically Better Conversations

Discover the three types of conversations and how to become a supercommunicator. Learn to recognize and match conversation styles for more effective communication in personal and professional settings.

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

Discover AI

Emergence of AI Agent Individuality and Social Behavior Through MBTI Personalities

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Explore how AI agents spontaneously develop distinct personalities, social behaviors, and collective intelligence through natural language interactions in a groundbreaking research study.

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

Cascading Transitions in the Behavioral and Social Sciences

Explore cascading transitions in psycho-social systems, focusing on opinion change, learning, and addiction. Discover how these multilevel processes work and their potential impacts on society.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 9 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Social Complexity in the Wild - Understanding Human Social Behavior

Explore the intricacies of human social behavior, from grooming to mythology, and uncover the mechanisms behind our complex interactions and societal structures.

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

Inferring Cultural Constraints and Landscapes of the Possible

Explore cultural constraints and potential landscapes through an interdisciplinary lens, examining how societal factors shape possibilities and limitations in human systems.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 18 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Hierarchy and Conflict in Human and Other Societies

Explore how social hierarchies reduce conflict through an agent-based model, examining emergent properties and potential applications in various societal contexts.

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