Simons Institute Courses

V-Learning - Simple, Efficient, Decentralized Algorithm for Multiagent RL

Explore efficient decentralized algorithms for multiagent reinforcement learning, focusing on V-learning's ability to overcome challenges in joint action spaces and achieve Nash equilibria.

• YouTube
• 56 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

The Arrow of Time in Causal Networks

Explore the macroscopic arrow of time, causal networks, and their relation to fundamental physics. Delve into entropy, complexity, and the nature of causality in our universe.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 21 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Is There Evidence of Exponential Quantum Advantage in Quantum Chemistry - Quantum Colloquium

Explore theoretical and empirical evidence for exponential quantum advantage in ground-state energy determination for chemical problems, examining state preparation methods and numerical simulations.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 10 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Stability and Learning in Repeated Games

Explore stability in repeated games, focusing on traffic routing and online auctions. Learn about no-regret learning, its limitations, and the impact of strategic user behavior on game outcomes.

• YouTube
• 1 hour
• On-Demand
• Free Video

The Science of Cause and Effect - From Deep Learning to Deep Understanding

Explore the foundations of causal reasoning and its impact on AI, decision-making, and scientific understanding with UCLA's Judea Pearl, a Turing Award winner and pioneer in probabilistic reasoning.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 51 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

What Does It Take to Be a Good Fisherman?

Explore statistical challenges in learning from biased data, focusing on self-selection issues in various fields and discussing recent progress in econometric modeling and auction theory.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 7 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Kernel Methods for Causal Inference

Explore kernel ridge regression for causal inference, covering dose responses, treatment effects, and extensions to various settings. Learn about consistency, efficiency, and robustness in estimation.

• YouTube
• 30 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Neural Networks and Spurious Correlations

Explore neural networks' vulnerability to spurious correlations and strategies to enhance robustness, including reweighting, subsampling, and overcoming simplicity bias in machine learning models.

• YouTube
• 40 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Causality and Autoencoders in Light of Drug Repurposing for COVID-19

Explore causal inference and autoencoders in drug repurposing for COVID-19, covering observational data, causality hierarchy, and predicting interventions with Caroline Uhler from MIT.

• YouTube
• 57 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Machine Learning-Based Design of Proteins

Explore machine learning-based protein design with Jennifer Listgarten, covering directed evolution, predictive models, and optimization techniques for gene therapy applications.

• YouTube
• 32 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Multi-Agent Reinforcement Learning - Part II

Explore advanced concepts in multi-agent reinforcement learning, including equilibrium, rewards, and techniques like Q-value and no-regret learning. Gain insights into challenges and applications in AI and game theory.

• YouTube
• 1 hour
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Multi-Agent Reinforcement Learning - Part I

Explore multi-agent reinforcement learning, covering game theory, interaction protocols, and Nash equilibrium. Gain insights into challenges and formulations in this emerging field.

• YouTube
• 57 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Reinforcement Learning - Part I

Explore reinforcement learning fundamentals, including credit assignment, dynamic programming, and exploration algorithms. Gain insights into algorithm design and sample complexity in this comprehensive introduction.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 12 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Min-Max Optimization - Part III

Explore advanced min-max optimization concepts, applications, and theoretical foundations with MIT expert Constantinos Daskalakis in this comprehensive lecture.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 1 minute
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Min-Max Optimization - Part II

Explore advanced min-max optimization techniques, including convergence analysis, implicit methods, and applications to multiplayer games and polynomial-type problems.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 9 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video