Human Centered Design Courses

Language, Perception and Action Shape the Human Conceptual System

Explore how language, perception, and action influence human conceptual systems with Louise Connell, a leading researcher in complex cognition and embodied intelligence.

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

Animal Dominance Hierarchies - From Pecking Orders to Human Society

Explore a century of research on dominance hierarchies in animals and humans, examining their impact on social structures, behavior, and evolution across species.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 14 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

The Role of Individual and Collective Memory in the Human Adaptation Process

Explore how individual and collective memory shapes human adaptation, examining the interplay between personal experiences and shared knowledge in societal evolution.

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

Complexities in Repair for Harm: Modeling Multi-Dimensional Reparations for Mass Human Rights Violations

Explore the multi-dimensional challenges of designing effective reparations for mass human rights violations, focusing on global and domestic mapping strategies to improve identification and evaluation.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 14 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Prediction, Explanation, and Control - From AI to Human Mind

Explore the connections between AI and human cognition, focusing on prediction, explanation, and control mechanisms in both artificial and biological intelligence systems.

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

Building Human-Like Artificial Agents

Explore the development of AI agents that mimic human behavior and cognition, delving into cutting-edge research and potential implications for the future of artificial intelligence.

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

Canopy Biology and Human Societies - Lessons from Treetops to Urban Jungles

Explore canopy biology's insights into ecosystem diversity and human societies. Discover how structural ecology in treetops reveals lessons for urban life and the organization of super-organisms like ant colonies and human groups.

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

Reconstructing Ancient Superhighways - Modeling Prehistoric Human Migration

Explore how advanced technologies and agent-based modeling revolutionize archaeological research, revealing ancient migration routes and deepening our understanding of human-landscape interactions and prehistoric voyages.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 6 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Rethinking Human Reason - The Social Function and Evolution of Reasoning

Exploring the social function of reason as a tool for justification and persuasion, challenging traditional views on individual cognition and decision-making.

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

Possibility Architectures - Exploring Human Communication with Generative AI

Explore the intersection of human communication and generative AI, examining how these technologies reshape our interactions and open new possibilities for expression and understanding.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 11 minutes
• 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

Human-AI Collaboration

Explore the potential of human-AI collaboration and its impact on various fields, examining the synergies and challenges in this emerging technological frontier.

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

Ruts and Ruptures of the Human Mind - Exploring Sudden Mental Transformations

Explore the mechanisms behind sudden mental transformations across various domains, from religious conversions to mathematical insights, and discover common patterns in human thought and creativity.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 6 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Social Complexity in the Wild - Understanding Human Social Behavior

Explore the intricacies of human social behavior, from grooming to mythology, and uncover the mechanisms behind our complex interactions and societal structures.

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

Scaling AI the Human Way - Building Machines That Understand the World

Explore innovative approaches to AI development, focusing on human-like understanding and reasoning to create more intelligent and adaptable machines for real-world applications.

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