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2. Foundations: This Is Your Brain

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2026/08/31

Introduction to Psychology (PSYC 110)This lecture introduces students to two broad theories of how the mind relates to the body. Dualism is the ubiquitous and intuitive feeling that our conscious mind is separate from our physical bodies, whereas Materialism is the idea that all of our mental states are caused by physical states of the brain. This lecture reviews arguments explaining why materialism has become the predominant theory of mind in psychology. This discussion is followed by a basic

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8. Conscious of the Present; Conscious of the Past:

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2026/08/31

Introduction to Psychology (PSYC 110)In this lecture, Professor Bloom reviews the basic psychological research on memory. Specific topics covered include the different memory types, memory limitations, strategies that improve memory, and memory disorders. This lecture also includes a discussion of several important social implications for memory research, such as recovered memories, and the influence of suggestibility on eyewitness testimony.00:00 - Chapter 1. Distinctions Between Short-Term and

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1006 | A Yale MBA's Social Enterprise Pitch: 'Act to...

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2026/08/31

In this lesson, dive into a real-world case study featuring a Yale MBA student's pitch for "Act to Change," a nonprofit dedicated to ending Asian American and Pacific Islander bullying. Following the pitch, receive expert analysis and constructive feedback on both content and delivery, designed to help you refine your own social enterprise presentations.🎯 Learning Objectives• Analyze the essential components of a compelling social enterprise pitch.• Understand how to effectively articulate a

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25. Suicide, Part II: Deciding under uncertainty

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2026/08/31

Death (PHIL 176)The discussion of suicide continues. A few more cases are introduced to consider circumstances under which it might be rational to end one's life, and more graphs are drawn that show relevant variations in the quality of one's life. A question is then posed about how one should make a decision about continuing or ending life, given that one cannot know the future with certainty. Finally, two quick moral arguments concerning suicide which rest on theological premises are

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4.3 | IMDRF QMS and Software Lifecycle: Mastering...

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2026/08/31

How can quality management systems truly empower your medical software development, rather than hinder it? In this lesson, we conclude our exploration of the IMDRF QMS guidance, focusing on the critical 'realization and use processes' for medical software. We delve into the standard waterfall cycle and its connection to the IEC 62304 international standard for medical software lifecycles, with a particular emphasis on effective requirements management and the overarching philosophy that a QMS should

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America at 250: A History, DeVane Lecture, Class 17 -...

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2026/08/31

A Violent Reunion: The Lost Cause, New South and Origins of Jim Crow.The lingering costs of the Civil War, Jim Crow, and the westward expansion are topics of Professor David Blight’s final lecture in the series.Recorded in Yale’s Battell Chapel. This one-time-only course examines U.S. history from 1776 to the present, in advance of the nation’s semiquincentennial (or 250th birthday) in 2026. Taught jointly by Professors JoanneFreeman, DavidBlight, and Beverly Gage, the course emphasizes the history

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20. Philip Roth, The Human Stain (cont.)

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2026/08/31

The American Novel Since 1945 (ENGL 291)In this lecture Professor Hungerford discusses how the novels we read are shaped by legal and market constraints. She traces a history of censorship from the Comstock laws, to the policing of Joyce's Ulysses and Ginsberg's Howl, and shows how changes in publishing practices have tended to penalize more unusual, less profitable books. Hungerford also touches on the canon debates of the 80s and 90s (citing John Guillory and Toni Morrison), and the issues of

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13. Personal identity, Part IV; What matters?

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2026/08/31

Death (PHIL 176)The personality theory is revised to state that the key to personal identity is having the same personality provided that there is no branching, that is, provided there is no transfer or duplication of the same personality from one body to another. Similar "no branching" requirements are added to the other theories as well. At the end of class, Professor Kagan suggests a shift from thinking about the survival of the soul in terms of "what does it take to survive?" to "what is it that

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America at 250 Podcast Episode 9: WWII and The Cold War

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2026/08/31

Professors Joanne Freeman and David Blight ask Professor Beverly Gage about her recent lectures on World War II and the Cold War. This podcast is also available on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/america-at-250-the-podcast/id1840422776 and Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4C8qfQf21r4eO6mVUFguG2To view all the videos in this course or view and download a copy of the course syllabus with required readings please scroll through the page at this link:

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America at 250, DeVane Lecture, Class 7–What Kind of...

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2026/08/31

Professor Joanne Freeman continues with the 1790s, the “Reign of Witches” and how the Federalists tried to hold onto power.Recorded in Yale’s Battell Chapel. This one-time-only course examines U.S. history from 1776 to the present, in advance of the nation’s semiquincentennial (or 250th birthday) in 2026. Taught jointly by Professors JoanneFreeman, DavidBlight, and Beverly Gage, the course emphasizes the history of the nation-state and the contested nature of American national identity. All three

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4.5 | Master the Medical Software Risk Management...

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2026/08/31

In this lesson, we delve into the essential steps of the medical software risk management process. We explore how to identify potential hazards, understand the unique nature of software failure probabilities, and learn to estimate risk using both quantitative and qualitative methods, ultimately aiming to ensure patient safety and product reliability.🎯 Learning Objectives• Outline the key steps in the medical software risk management process.• Explain how hazards are identified and the unique nature

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1. Course introduction

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2026/08/31

Death (PHIL 176)Professor Kagan introduces the course and the material that will be covered during the semester. He aims to clarify what the class will focus on in particular and which subjects it will steer away from. The emphasis will be placed on philosophical questions that arise when one contemplates the nature of death. The first half of the course will address metaphysical questions while the second half will focus on value theory.00:00 - Chapter 1. What This Class Is NOT, and What This Class

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5. What Is It Like to Be a Baby: The Development of...

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2026/08/31

Introduction to Psychology (PSYC 110)This lecture explores issues and ideas related to the branch of psychology known as cognitive development. It begins with an introduction of Piaget who, interested in the emergence of knowledge in general, studied children and the way they learn about the world in order to formulate his theories of cognitive development. This is followed by an introduction to the modern science of infant cognition. Finally, the question of the relationship between and the

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7. Conscious of the Present; Conscious of the Past:...

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2026/08/31

Introduction to Psychology (PSYC 110)This lecture finishes the discussion of language by briefly reviewing two additional topics: communication systems in non-human primates and other animals, and the relationship between language and thought. The majority of this lecture is then spent on introducing students to major theories and discoveries in the fields of perception, attention and memory. Topics include why we see certain visual illusions, why we don't always see everything we think we see, and

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Low-Cost, High-Nutrition Eating for Graduate...

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2026/08/31

In this video, discover the key to cooking quick and tasty recipes perfect for busy student life. Dr. Nate Wood shares tips and tricks to prepare meals that are both delicious and time-efficient.Managing your finances as a student is challenging. Yale’s Graduate and Professional Student Senate collaborated with Dr. Nate Wood, Assistant Professor and Director of Culinary Medicine at the Yale School of Medicine, to create this video series aimed at helping our community to shop and eat affordably and

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18. Paradise Lost, Books IX-X

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2026/08/31

Milton (ENGL 220)This second lecture on the Fall traces Milton's use of the word wander, in all of its forms, across the poem. The transformation of wander from its pre-fallen sense to its more nefarious incarnation following the transgression is examined closely. The wider literary context of the concept of wandering, with particular emphasis placed on its importance to the romance genre, is briefly discussed. The reductive forces of Book Nine -- particularly its tendency to transform the moral

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America at 250: A History, DeVane Lecture, Class...

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2026/08/31

The DeVane Lectures, America at 250: A History. Class 15 “ The Defeat of Reconstruction, 1870-1877 and Beyond”The Presidential election of 1868 was the first after the Civil War and the first where freed slaves could vote. The 1860s and 1870s are explored by Professor David Blight.Recorded in Yale’s Battell Chapel. This one-time-only course examines U.S. history from 1776 to the present, in advance of the nation’s semiquincentennial (or 250th birthday) in 2026. Taught jointly by Professors

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2. The nature of persons: dualism vs. physicalism

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2026/08/31

Death (PHIL 176)Professor Kagan discusses the two main positions with regard to the question, "What is a person?" On the one hand, there is the dualist view, according to which a person is a body and a soul. On the other hand, the physicalist view argues that a person is just a body. The body, however, has a certain set of abilities and is capable of a large range of activities.00:00 - Chapter 1. "Is There Life After Death?" Asking the Right Question 13:25 - Chapter 2. Ways to Conceptualize

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23 Stop Chasing Perfection: Find Your Purpose in Your...

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2026/08/31

In this lesson, we take a moment to reflect on the comprehensive journey of 'The Hunt,' summarizing the core ideas from Modules 1 through 5. We'll revisit how job searching transcends merely finding a job, focusing instead on discovering a better fit for your true self and purpose, anchoring your internal work, defining your 'why,' setting priorities, creating motivating goals, and building your personalized hunt dashboard.🎯 Learning Objectives• Understand the foundational importance of anchoring

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America at 250: A History, DeVane Lecture, Class 18 –...

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2026/08/31

Professor Beverly Gage begins her 8 classes for the final portion of the course with issues surrounding immigration.Recorded in Yale’s Battell Chapel. This one-time-only course examines U.S. history from 1776 to the present, in advance of the nation’s semiquincentennial (or 250th birthday) in 2026. Taught jointly by Professors JoanneFreeman, DavidBlight, and Beverly Gage, the course emphasizes the history of the nation-state and the contested nature of American national identity. All three scholars

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