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Pets, Politics and Pandemics
  • Level Foundation
  • المدة 12 ساعات hours
  • الطبع بواسطة Columbia University
  • Offered by

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This course is designed to be a fun and accessible introduction to the topic of systems theory. Systems theory describes a number of fundamental concepts that undergird a broad array of phenomena across many different social, political and natural arenas. It is from this broad applicability that the course derives its title: Pets (social), politics (political and economic) and Pandemics (natural). Despite being, hopefully, fun, the course has a serious intent as it aims to teach enough systems theoretical methods so that after taking the course the student can apply it to their own life to gain new insights into things they may have been studying already for a while. The material within this course can be applied across broad contexts, such as making difficult choices and communicating your ideas effectively to peers. After all, there are indeed strategies for navigating situations in life with the help of lessons from science. In the course, with the help of Professor Billinge's dogs, we will grapple with social justice, climate change, propaganda and disinformation, the origin of the unidirectionality of time and watch some relaxing views of birds flying around with nice music playing.

الوحدات

Week 1: Getting Started and Course Overview

    • 1 Videos
    • 3 Readings
    • 1 Discussion
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1 Discussions

  • Introduce Yourself!

1 Videos

  • 1.1 Introduction to Pets, Politics, and Pandemics

3 Readings

  • Course Syllabus
  • About the Instructor
  • Discussion Forum Etiquette

Pre-Course Survey

    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Plugin
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1 Readings

  • Pre-Course Survey

Week 2: Life’s Problems, What is a System, and Who Cares Anyway?

    • 7 Videos
    • 2 Readings
    • 1 Discussion
    • 3 Assignment
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3 Assignment

  • Week 2 Quiz 1
  • Week 2 Quiz 2
  • Week 2 Quiz 3

1 Discussions

  • Review System Theory Components

7 Videos

  • 2.1 The Secret Scientific Pill
  • 2.2 A System
  • 2.3 Applying Systems Theory to Life's Hiccups
  • 2.4 Systems and Social Justice - Part 1
  • 2.5 Systems and Social Justice - Part 2
  • 2.6 Systems and Climate Change
  • 2.7 Systems and Cause and Effect

2 Readings

  • Week 2 Lecture Notes
  • Optional Resources

Week 2: Discussion Questions

    • 2 Discussion
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2 Discussions

  • Equality vs. Equity
  • Week 2 Questions and Feedback

Week 3: Understanding Scientific Systems

    • 12 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 2 Assignment
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2 Assignment

  • Week 3 Quiz 1
  • Week 3 Quiz 2

12 Videos

  • 3.1 Linear Response Theory
  • 3.2 Susceptibility
  • 3.3 A Mind of Its Own - Part 1
  • 3.4 A Mind of Its Own - Part 2
  • 3.5 Systems and the Arrow of Time
  • 3.6 Time-Symmetric System
  • 3.7 Is This Case Simple or Complex?
  • 3.8 Making Guesses About the Future Better
  • 3.9 Predicting the Future - Part 1
  • 3.10 Predicting the Future - Part 2
  • 3.11 People, We Need To Talk About Time Again
  • 3.12 Examples of Force Response

1 Readings

  • Week 3 Lecture Notes

Week 3: Discussion Questions

    • 3 Discussion
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3 Discussions

  • Patience- Part 1
  • Patience- Part 2
  • Week 3 Questions and Feedback

Week 4: Applying your Knowledge to Real World Situations

    • 9 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 3 Assignment
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3 Assignment

  • Week 4 Quiz 1
  • Week 4 Quiz 2
  • Week 4 Quiz 3

9 Videos

  • 4.1 What Can We Apply SRFSuP To?
  • 4.2 Education vs. Propaganda - Part 1
  • 4.3 Education vs. Propaganda - Part 2
  • 4.4 Education vs. Propaganda - Part 3
  • 4.5 Overwhelming Force
  • 4.6 Applying SRFSuP to Politicians
  • 4.7 Guiding Democracy Towards Persuasion
  • 4.8 SRFSuP Analysis for Better Policy
  • 4.9 Applying SRFSuP

1 Readings

  • Week 4 Lecture Notes

Week 4: Discussion Question

    • 3 Discussion
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3 Discussions

  • Education vs. Propaganda
  • Education vs. Propaganda Approach
  • Week 4 Questions and Feedback

Week 5: Case Study

    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • A Case Study

1 Readings

  • A Case Study

Week 5: Peer Review Assignment

    • 1 PeerReview
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1 Peer Review

  • Create an Original SRFSuP Analysis

Week 5: Discussion Question

    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Discussion
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1 Discussions

  • Navigating Life with our Secret Scientific Pills

1 Readings

  • REMINDER: Finish the "Review Your Peers" Assignment

Post-Course Survey

    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Plugin
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1 Readings

  • Post-Course Survey

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Explore systems theory in "Pets, Politics and Pandemics," a fun and insightful course by Professor Billinge. Delve into social, political, and natural phenomena, learning methods to apply in your life. Covering topics like social justice, climate change, and more, this foundational course spans 720 minutes and offers a Starter subscription. Ideal for those interested in broadening their understanding of complex systems.

Simon Billinge
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Simon Billinge