The Post-Darwinian World - Expanding Darwin's Theories in Modern Science
Santa Fe Institute via YouTube
Overview
Explore a thought-provoking panel discussion featuring Jessica Flack, Jennifer Dunne, Tanmoy Bhattacharya, Eric Smith, and David Krakauer as they delve into the complexities of a post-Darwinian world. Examine how Darwin's theories have permeated biology, economics, and politics, while addressing the new challenges and complexities that require an expanded set of ideas. Investigate topics such as ecosystem engineering, food webs, the origin of life, HIV/AIDS, monkey viruses, and sociobiology. Gain insights into the evolving understanding of complex relations in ecology and the ongoing impact of Darwin's work on modern scientific thought.
Syllabus
Introduction
Westminster Abbey
Darwins tombstone
Darwins life
The Origin of Species
Web of Complex Relations
Ecology
Ecosystem Engineering
Food Webs
Origin of Life
HIVAIDS
Monkey Viruses
HIV
Viruses
Retrovirus
Who is Next
Ruth Benedict
Sociobiology
The ThirtyYear Battle
Biology
Taught by
Santa Fe Institute