World Science Festival Courses

This is Your Brain On Neuroprosthetics

Explore the cutting-edge field of neuroprosthetics, its potential to restore function in disabilities, and the ethical implications of enhancing human capabilities through brain-computer interfaces.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 30 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

Paging Dr. Robot - How A.I. is Revolutionizing Healthcare

Explore the revolutionary impact of AI in healthcare, from diagnosis to patient monitoring, and delve into the ethical implications and human considerations of this technological advancement.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 28 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

Game Change – CRISPR's Brave New World

Explore CRISPR gene-editing technology's potential to revolutionize medicine, agriculture, and energy. Experts discuss its rapid adoption, applications, ethical considerations, and future impact on treating diseases and solving global challenges.

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

Awakening the Mind - A Celebration of the Life and Work of Oliver Sacks

A multimedia tribute celebrating the life and work of Dr. Oliver Sacks, featuring stories, reflections, and performances from friends, colleagues, and patients, highlighting his impact on medicine and storytelling.

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

Coming to Grips With Gravity

Explore the mysteries of gravity, dark matter, and dark energy with leading scientists. Delve into cutting-edge research, historical developments, and potential future breakthroughs in our understanding of this fundamental force.

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

Life in Our Image – The Ethics of Altering the Human Genome

Explore the ethical implications of altering human DNA with leading scientists and bioethicists. Discuss synthetic biology, disease resistance, human evolution, and the moral challenges of genome editing.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 28 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

To Unweave a Rainbow - Science and the Essence of Being Human

Explore the intersection of science, philosophy, and human experience in this thought-provoking discussion on reductionism, consciousness, and the limits of scientific explanation.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 39 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

Epic Stories of Genius - Science on Stage and Screen

Explore the challenges and triumphs of portraying scientific geniuses in stage and screen productions, discussing the balance between artistic interpretation and scientific accuracy.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 33 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

Flame Challenge - What is Sound?

Interactive exploration of sound through demonstrations, expert insights, and winning explanations judged by 11-year-olds. Covers hearing mechanisms, species differences, and acoustic principles.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 15 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

The Illusion of Certainty - Risk, Probability, and Chance

Explore the fascinating world of risk, probability, and chance, and learn how they impact decision-making in various aspects of life. Gain insights into pattern recognition and statistical thinking.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 28 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

Beautiful Minds - The Enigma of Genius

Explore the nature of genius through neuroscience, psychology, and art. Experts discuss brain function, genetics, creativity, and cultural influences on exceptional abilities.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 31 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

A Thin Sheet of Reality - The Universe as a Hologram

Explore the mind-bending theory that our reality might be a projection of laws and processes existing on the edge of the universe, as discussed by leading physicists in this thought-provoking presentation.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 30 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

The Limits of Understanding

Explore the implications of Gödel's incompleteness theorems on mathematics, philosophy, and artificial intelligence with experts in a thought-provoking discussion on the limits of human understanding.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 33 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

Madness Redefined - Creativity, Intelligence and the Dark Side of the Mind

Explore the fascinating connection between mental illness and creativity, examining scientific research, personal experiences, and societal implications of this complex relationship.

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

Rebooting the Cosmos - Is the Universe the Ultimate Computer?

Explore the fascinating concept of the universe as a computer simulation with leading experts in digital physics, discussing implications for consciousness, free will, and reality itself.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 31 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk