Description
From the origins of life to the formation of modern civilizations, there have been several recurring themes on how agents interact. In the course, we will study fundamental forces that drive sociality at multiple levels, from viruses to markets. We will uncover some of the hidden mechanisms that rule our social universe. For example, we will discover why genes form chromosomes, why people form nations, and why the reasons for the two are similar. The emphasis will be on a few key ideas that have broad and profound application. In our journey, we will learn from where social systems evolved and perhaps to where social systems may be evolving. Additional time will be devoted to professional self-examination and prioritization.