Human Behavior Courses

TED

Should You Be Able to Patent a Human Gene?

Explore the legal battle against patenting human genes, from initial challenges to a landmark Supreme Court case, and its impact on patient care and biomedical innovation.

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

TED

Why Climate Change Is a Threat to Human Rights

Mary Robinson explores climate change's disproportionate impact on poor countries, highlighting the urgent need for global climate justice and collective action to protect human rights and vulnerable communities.

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

TED

4 Lessons from Robots About Being Human

Explore how robots challenge our understanding of humanity, revealing insights about empathy, collaboration, and our own limitations in this thought-provoking TEDx talk.

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

TED

Human Trafficking Is All Around You - This Is How It Works

Investigative look at human trafficking in everyday industries, revealing hidden labor exploitation behind common consumer goods and services. Exposes global reach and human cost of this illegal practice.

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

TED

Why I Believe the Mistreatment of Women Is the Number One Human Rights Abuse

Former US president Jimmy Carter explores three unexpected reasons for the persistent mistreatment of women worldwide, challenging societal norms and calling for action against this pervasive human rights abuse.

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

TED

A Neural Portrait of the Human Mind

Explore brain imaging insights with fMRI pioneer Nancy Kanwisher, uncovering specialized components and general-purpose machinery in the human brain, while highlighting the vast potential for future discoveries.

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

TED

Moral Behavior in Animals

Explore surprising evidence of empathy, cooperation, and fairness in primates and mammals, challenging our understanding of moral traits as uniquely human.

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

TED

To Upgrade Is Human

Explore the future of biotech and human evolution with Gregory Stock as he discusses controversial technologies like customizable babies and their potential impact on society.

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

TED

The Next Species of Human

Explore how scientific advancements may lead to a new species of humans with enhanced physical and mental capabilities, reshaping our future in unexpected ways.

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

TED

Technology, Faith and Human Shortcomings

Explore the intersection of technology, faith, and human nature as Rev. Graham reflects on progress, morality, and the enduring power of spiritual beliefs in a rapidly changing world.

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

TED

The Future of Design Is Human-Centered

Explore how product design is evolving to prioritize user experience over hardware, with insights on broader approaches and real-world examples from IDEO's David Kelley.

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

BSidesLV

The Human Factor - Why Are We So Bad at Security and Risk Assessment?

Explore cognitive biases, memory illusions, and human factors affecting security and risk assessment. Gain insights to improve decision-making and strengthen organizational security practices.

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

RSA Conference

The Hidden Risk in Undocumented API Behavior

Explore undocumented Win32 API risks affecting AV and EDR vendors, potential attacks, and lessons learned for improved cybersecurity practices.

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

RSA Conference

Turning the Backpage - Combating Human Trafficking with Threat Intelligence

Explore how threat intelligence can combat human trafficking by monitoring classified ads for indicators, generating leads, and assisting investigations to help survivors.

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

RSA Conference

Saving Lives and Money - Fighting Human Crimes and Financial Fraud

Explore how financial crime prevention experts can combat human trafficking, child exploitation, and fraud, leveraging their skills to save lives and stop human crimes.

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