
Dirk Helbing
Professor of Computational Social Science at ETH Zurich. Expert on using data and simulations to predict future events.
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Mar 4, 2022 • 39min
The Futureverse: From the Ancients to AI
Dirk Helbing, a Professor of Computational Social Science at ETH Zurich, dives deep into the interplay between technology and humanity's future. He discusses the potential of giant simulators to predict events and prepares us for challenges like climate change. Alongside other experts, they trace the history of future thinking, highlighting ethical implications and the human drive for planning. They also explore the role of science fiction in shaping societal narratives, urging listeners to reflect on diverse experiences as we envision tomorrow.

Mar 5, 2010 • 60min
Cooperation, Norms and Conflict: Towards Simulating the Foundations of Society
Explore the complexities of social systems and the factors that influence cooperation, norms, and conflict. From studying interactions and network formation to the impact of social inequality and globalization, discover how social systems transform and break down. Professor Dirk Helbing delves into game-theoretical descriptions of cooperation, conflict, norms, and more, offering insights into social dynamics and systemic risks.