Systems Core Courses

Sci-Fi Science and Complex Systems - Exploring Alien Civilizations

Explore the intersection of sci-fi and science as researchers model a three-parent alien civilization, discussing societal implications, speculative research, and the impact of small changes on complex systems.

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

The Laws of Sensitivity for Small Nonequilibrium Systems

Explore laws constraining sensitivity in small, nonequilibrium systems. Uncover mechanisms behind biochemical switches, sensors, and molecular discrimination, with implications for gene regulation models.

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

Future Pitfalls and Promises of Safety in Autonomous Systems

Explore the potential impacts and ethical considerations of autonomous vehicle technology, including its effects on driving habits and society at large.

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

The Landscape of 21st Century Science - Complex Systems and Interdisciplinary Approaches

Exploring complex systems science and its impact on modern scientific inquiry, emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches to tackle intricate global challenges beyond traditional reductionist methods.

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

Diverse Intelligence - From Human Minds to Complex Systems

Exploring diverse forms of intelligence: from human evolution to complex systems and future discoveries. Experts discuss biological, artificial, and collective intelligence across species and technologies.

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

The Statue in the Stone: How Dynamical Systems Discover Environmental Patterns

Explores how complex systems adapt to environmental patterns, favoring stable configurations that match external forces. Illustrates with toy models and swarm-robotics experiment.

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

Reverse Engineering Complexity - Dynamics, Architecture, and Robustness in Complex Systems

Explore robustness, tradeoffs, and feedback in complex systems through computational models. Discover applications in earthquakes, wildfires, biomaterials, infectious diseases, and more, emphasizing dynamics, architecture, and adaptation.

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

The Ecology of Society - Complex Adaptive Systems in Nature and Human Societies

Explore ecological and economic systems as complex adaptive systems, examining emergent behaviors, critical transitions, and evolutionary forces shaping resource allocation and cooperation.

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

Biosphere 2: Cutting-Edge Laboratory for Biospherics and Closed Ecological Systems

Explore the challenges and achievements of Biosphere 2, the world's largest biospherics lab, including its closed ecological system experiments and sustainable technologies research.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 25 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Quantifying Resilience in Complex Systems - From Humans to Ecosystems

Explore quantitative methods for measuring resilience in diverse systems, from ecosystems to human psychology, using critical slowing down and probabilistic approaches to understand tipping points and recovery.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 2 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Component Systems: Understanding Complex Systems Through Building Blocks

Explore complex systems composed of defined building blocks, from Lego sets to genomes. Learn about common theoretical frameworks and data analysis tools for understanding these "component systems" across various fields.

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

Intelligent Systems, Music, and Social Engineering - InterPlanetary Festival Day 2

Explore intelligent systems, social engineering, and visualization with expert panels, plus a unique theremin concert. Dive into cutting-edge topics with leading thinkers and innovators.

• YouTube
• 3 hours 25 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Evolution and Development of the Earliest Land Plant Rooting Systems

Explore the evolution of plant rooting systems, from ancient unicellular rhizoids to complex multicellular structures, and their impact on Earth's climate and ecosystems over 400 million years.

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

Tokens and Complex Systems - Part 2

Explore the intersection of complex systems and blockchain technology, including AI DAOs, token design, and agent-based simulations for innovative ecosystem development.

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

Complex Adaptive Systems and the Depopulation of Mesa Verde

Explore how complex adaptive systems reveal factors behind Mesa Verde's depopulation, including resource overuse, high population density, and environmental vulnerabilities in the face of prolonged droughts.

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