Decision Theory Courses and Certifications

Thoughts on Rational Inference - Is Information Theoretic Inference Rational?

Exploring rational inference approaches for incomplete information in complex sciences. Discusses defining and implementing rational methods, handling misspecifications, and addressing model uncertainty and robustness.

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

Bounded Rationality in Industrial Organization - Lecture 20

Explore bounded rationality and its impact on decision-making processes. Gain insights into how individuals make satisfactory choices rather than optimal ones in complex situations.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 18 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Alan Turing Institute

Uncertainty Spillovers for Markets and Policy - Prof. Lars Hansen

Exploring uncertainty's impact on financial markets and economic policy design, focusing on long-term growth limitations and climate change implications through decision theory and uncertainty quantification methods.

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

Institute for Advanced Study

The Primacy of Experiment - Kyle Cranmer

Explore the interplay between physics and mathematics, focusing on experimental validation and the potential for unifying theories in understanding the universe's fundamental laws.

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

Serious Science

Mathematics

Explore fundamental concepts in mathematics, logic, and decision theory through expert lectures on topics like prime numbers, paradoxes, group theory, and neural networks.

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

Serious Science

Economics

Explore diverse economic topics from inequality to decision-making, growth theories to financial crises, with insights from leading experts in the field.

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

World Science Festival

Wizards of Odds - The Power of Probability

Experts explore probability's subtle nature and its crucial role in science, technology, medicine, and daily life, offering insights into common misconceptions and its powerful applications.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 24 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

Pascal Poupart

Markov Decision Processes

Explore Markov Decision Processes, their components, and applications in inventory management. Learn about rewards, discounting, and Bellman's equation for optimal decision-making.

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

IEEE

Pandora's Box with Correlations - Learning and Approximation

Explore learning and approximation techniques for correlated Pandora's Box problems, focusing on algorithmic approaches and theoretical insights.

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

Applied Algebraic Topology Network

Geometry and Topology of Decision

Explore geometric and topological approaches to decision-making when faced with conflicting expert opinions, examining theoretical concepts and practical applications in various scenarios.

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

International Centre for Theoretical Sciences

Advances in Risk-Aware Multi-Armed Bandit Problems - Lecture 3

Explore risk-aware multi-armed bandit problems with Vincent Tan. Learn advanced techniques for balancing exploration and exploitation in uncertain decision-making scenarios.

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

International Centre for Theoretical Sciences

Chance and Necessity: Decision Making in Single Cancer Cells - Lecture 2

Explore decision-making processes in individual cancer cells, examining the interplay between randomness and determinism in cellular behavior and its implications for cancer progression.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 15 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Paul G. Allen School

A Smoothed Analysis of the Greedy Algorithm for Linear Contextual Bandits - Theory Seminar

Explore smoothed analysis of greedy algorithms in bandit learning, addressing fairness concerns in decision-making while achieving "no regret" performance in slightly perturbed environments.

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

International Centre for Theoretical Sciences

Decision Making and Learning in the Life Sciences - Lecture 2

Explore decision-making and learning in life sciences, focusing on advanced concepts and their applications in biological systems and research.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 31 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

MindYourDecisions

The Famous Batteries and Flashlight Logic Puzzle - Optimal Testing Strategy

Solve a famous logic puzzle: determine the minimum tests needed to find 2 good batteries out of 4 good and 4 bad ones to power a flashlight. Explores strategies and provides proof.

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