Santa Fe Institute Courses

Sloppy Models, Differential Geometry, and Why Science Works

Explore how complex systems can be modeled despite parameter uncertainties, using differential geometry to understand 'sloppiness' and its implications for scientific comprehension and prediction.

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

When Computers Look at Art

Explore how AI and computer vision revolutionize art analysis, offering new insights into paintings' style, meaning, and historical context while addressing challenges in image understanding.

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

Cascading Conflict: The Science of Violence

Explore the science of violence through historical examples and data, examining how conflicts spread and escalate over time and space. Gain insights into patterns in complex social systems and their implications.

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

Thermodynamics of Far From Equilibrium Systems, Biochemistry, and Life in a Warming World

Explores new thermodynamic approaches to biological temperature responses, challenging traditional enzyme stability theories and offering insights into optimum temperatures for biochemical reactions and ecological impacts.

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

Online Higher Ed for All - Michael Crow, Arizona State University

Exploring technology's role in optimizing education, addressing equity challenges, and transforming learning systems for improved accessibility and personalized experiences.

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

Education Psychology - Mitchell Nathan, University of Wisconsin

Explore the impact of technology on education equity, examining opportunities and challenges revealed by the pandemic. Gain insights into optimizing learning experiences and ensuring access to quality content for all students.

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

Narrative in Five Centuries of Classical Music - Time's Arrow - Gustavo Martinez

Explore the evolution of classical music narratives across five centuries, analyzing structural complexity, temporal directionality, and the concept of irreversibility in musical compositions.

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

Conditional Degree Matrix in Musical Analysis - Miguel Fuentes

Explore the application of conditional degree matrices in musical analysis, focusing on complexity, universal features, and evolutionary perspectives across cultures.

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

Image Sonification and Eco-Conscience Listening - David Stout

Explore image sonification and eco-conscious listening with David Stout, delving into sound design, acoustic ecology, and the intersection of complexity and music.

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

Privacy in Census Data - Math Meets Policy

Explore the impact of differential privacy on Census data, focusing on redistricting implications and the balance between data protection and accuracy in demographic statistics.

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

The Future of the Human Climate Niche with Tim Kohler and Marten Scheffer

Exploring the narrow climate range suitable for human habitation and its implications for our future as global temperatures rise. Discusses adaptation challenges, migration pressures, and potential solutions.

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

Exponentials, Economics, and Ecology with David Krakauer

Explore exponential changes, nonlinear dynamics, and interconnected systems in ecology and economics. Gain insights on aligning individual and public good in a complex world.

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

Seminal Role of Social Networks and Cities in Pandemics, Innovation & Sustainability - Geoffrey West

Explore the role of social networks and cities in pandemics, innovation, and sustainability with Geoffrey West. Gain insights into complex adaptive systems and their impact on global challenges.

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

The Coming Battle for the COVID-19 Narrative with Sam Bowles and Wendy Carlin

Exploring how COVID-19 could reshape economic narratives, policy approaches, and public understanding, emphasizing solidarity, duty, and community alongside traditional market considerations.

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

Data Privacy and Dignitary Privacy

Explores the implications of the Google Spain decision on data privacy, dignitary privacy, and freedom of expression in the digital age, examining the balance between privacy rights and public discourse.

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