Consciousness Courses and Certifications

Allen Institute for Brain Science

Biology of Consciousness

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How can we experimentally probe consciousness? Neuroscientist Christof Koch guides you through the research he conducts at the Allen Institute for Brain Science.

• World Science U
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Introduction to Psychology

Explore psychological research to understand basic theories and methods of scientific psychology with a strong focus on positive psychology.

• XuetangX
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

TED

Who Are You?

1 review

Explore the essence of identity through thought-provoking talks on consciousness, self-perception, and personal data, challenging you to understand yourself better.

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

Johns Hopkins Medicine

Neuropsychopharmacology of Psychedelic Drugs - Grand Rounds

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Explore the neuropsychopharmacology of psychedelic drugs with Dr. Frederick S. Barrett in this Johns Hopkins Psychiatry Grand Rounds presentation, offering insights into cutting-edge research.

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

The Neuronal Basis of Consciousness

Explore the neural foundations of consciousness, from basic neuroscience to complex cognitive processes, through lectures on perception, attention, memory, and brain architecture.

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

Learning, Curiosity, and Consciousness in Human Cognition - Part 2

Exploring human uniqueness through neuroscience, comparing cognitive abilities with other animals, and examining curiosity in larger systems. Discusses learning, imagination, and consciousness in humans and beyond.

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

Liquid and Solid Brains - Mapping the Cognition Space

Explore the fascinating comparison between liquid and solid brains, delving into cognitive processes and mapping the intricate landscape of cognition with Ricard Solé.

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

Turing Test for Free Will - Determinism and Unpredictability in Decision-Making

Explore the interplay of determinism, randomness, and free will in decision-making processes. Discover a proposed 'Turing test' for free will and its implications for human and artificial intelligence.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 11 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

The Most Human Human - What Artificial Intelligence Teaches Us About Being Alive

Explore the intriguing intersection of AI and human nature, examining what our interactions with machines reveal about our own humanity and consciousness.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 19 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

What Understanding Adds to Cambrian Intelligence - A Taxonomy

Explore the intersection of understanding and intelligence with John Krakauer, delving into a taxonomy that enhances our perspective on cognitive processes and artificial intelligence.

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

Do AI Systems Model Meaning and Understanding?

Explore the philosophical question of whether AI systems truly model meaning and understanding, delving into the nature of intelligence and consciousness in artificial systems.

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

Hard Sci-Fi Worldbuilding - Robotics, Society, and Purpose

Explore the intersection of science fiction and complex systems science in this thought-provoking discussion on future societies, robotics, and human purpose with author Gary Bengier.

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

Is Free Will an Illusion? What Can Cognitive Science Tell Us?

Explore the philosophical debate on free will, determinism, and moral responsibility with Daniel Dennett. Examine cognitive science insights and their implications for our understanding of human agency and ethics.

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

Touching a Nerve: The Self as Brain

Explore the biological basis of consciousness, identity, and decision-making with neurophilosopher Patricia Churchland as she examines how brain activity shapes our thoughts, feelings, and experiences.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 8 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Animals in Translation - Interspecies Communication and Understanding

Explore interspecies communication and the Interspecies Internet with experts Diana Reiss and David Krakauer, delving into animal cognition and cross-species interactions.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 29 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video