Santa Fe Institute Courses

The Story of Calculus - Part 1

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Explore the transformative power of calculus with Steven Strogatz as he unveils its pivotal role in shaping modern civilization, highlighting its impact on medicine, philosophy, science, and technology.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 21 minutes
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• Free Video

A New Thermodynamics of Biochemistry - Part 1

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Exploring the intersection of thermodynamics and biology to better understand cellular processes and their implications for sustainability and economics.

• YouTube
• 41 minutes
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• Free Video

Why Black Holes Eat Information

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Explore the fascinating phenomenon of black holes and their information-consuming nature with physicist Vijay Balasubramanian in this engaging lecture on theoretical physics.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 24 minutes
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• Free Video

Time Scales and Tradeoffs in Crisis Management - SFI Flash Workshop

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Exploring complex tradeoffs in COVID-19 response: balancing health, economics, and long-term impacts. Experts discuss managing conflicting timescales and applying insights from climate science and sustainability to navigate the crisis.

• YouTube
• 2 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Living in Space

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Explore the challenges and possibilities of human habitation beyond Earth, examining scientific, technological, and societal aspects of space colonization.

• YouTube
• 29 minutes
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• Free Video

Maya Archaeology and Its Relevance to the Modern World

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Explore ancient Maya civilization's sustainability lessons and societal resilience, gleaned from new evidence on the decline of major cities, and their relevance to contemporary global challenges.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 25 minutes
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• Free Video

The Future of Terrorism - Patterns, Trends, and Scientific Approaches

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Explore patterns and trends in modern terrorism over the past 50 years, examining data-driven insights to understand and potentially forecast future threats and developments.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 20 minutes
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• Free Video

Conflict to Sustainable Development: The Complexities of Afghanistan's Future

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Diplomat William Frej discusses new approaches to countering insurgency in Afghanistan, exploring how complexity science can guide policy decisions for sustainable development and positive change.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 2 minutes
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Copyright in the Digital Age - Mine, Yours, and Ours?

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Explore copyright law's impact on everyday digital life, examining implications for individuals as creators and consumers in the online era.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 37 minutes
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• Free Video

Stochastics in Medicine - Delaying Menopause and Missing Drug Doses

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Explore how stochastic modeling addresses medical challenges like ovarian tissue preservation for menopause delay and optimizing medication dosing despite missed doses.

• YouTube
• 53 minutes
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• Free Video

The Relationship Between Language and Thought - Episode 2

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Explore the intricate connection between human language and cognitive abilities through expert discussions on evolution, intelligence, and the fundamental role of communication in human society.

• YouTube
• 38 minutes
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• Free Video

Daniel Lieberman on Evolution and Exercise - The Science of Human Endurance

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Explore human evolution, endurance, and exercise with Daniel Lieberman. Discover how our unique physiology shaped our species' success and impacts modern health, aging, and physical activity habits.

• YouTube
• 53 minutes
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• Free Video

Patterns and Surprises in Rich but Noisy Network Data

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Explore patterns in noisy network data, focusing on social and biological examples. Learn techniques for estimating network structure and uncovering insights about underlying systems from error patterns.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 3 minutes
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• Free Video

Productivity, Prominence, and the Effects of Academic Environment

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Explore the impact of academic environments on productivity and prominence in research, examining factors that influence scientific success and career trajectories.

• YouTube
• 31 minutes
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• Free Video

Models of Identity Signaling

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Explore mathematical models of identity signaling, examining their impact on cooperation, conflict, and social learning in complex human behavior and communication strategies.

• YouTube
• 55 minutes
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• Free Video