Actuarial science | Mathematical finance | Stochastic processes
In actuarial science and applied probability, ruin theory (sometimes risk theory or collective risk theory) uses mathematical models to describe an insurer's vulnerability to insolvency/ruin. In such models key quantities of interest are the probability of ruin, distribution of surplus immediately prior to ruin and deficit at time of ruin. (Wikipedia).
Courses - G. JONA LASINIO “Macroscopic Fluctuation Theory”
Stationary non-equilibrium states describe steady flows through macroscopic systems. Although they represent the simplest generalization of equilibrium states, they exhibit a variety of new phenomena. Within a statistical mechanics approach, these states have been the subject of several th
From playlist T1-2015 : Disordered systems, random spatial processes and some applications
The End of Civilization (In the Bronze Age): Crash Course World History 211
In which John Green teaches you about the Bronze Age civilization in what we today call the middle east, and how the vast, interconnected civilization that encompassed Egypt, The Levant, and Mesopotamia came to an end. What's that you say? There was no such civilization? Your word against
From playlist World History 2
Stuff They Don't Want You To Know - Ancient Aliens
For centuries, the achievements of the past baffled modern societies. How could ancient empires build architectural marvels like the pyramids or the Nazca lines? Tune in and learn more about the conspiracy theorists who think they've found the answer. http://howstuffworks.com http://faceb
From playlist Stuff They Don't Want You To Know
The Nature of Causation: The Counterfactual Theory of Causation
In this second lecture in this series on the nature of causation, Marianne Talbot discusses the counterfactual theory of causation. We have causal theories of reference, perception, knowledge, content and numerous other things. If it were to turn out that causation doesn’t exist, we would
From playlist The Nature of Causation
1 Romanticism - In Search of a Definition (Isaiah Berlin 1965)
Isaiah Berlin gives the 1st lecture in a series of 6 on Romanticism and its roots. All 6 lectures: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLhP9EhPApKE_9uxkmfSIt2JJK6oKbXmd- For Berlin, the Romantics set in motion a vast, unparalleled revolution in humanity’s view of itself. They destroyed
From playlist Social & Political Philosophy
From the 15th-16th century the Ottoman Empire was at its peak. Its realm streched from North Africa to Egypt to the Arabian Peninsula. Its holdings included the Levant, Mesopotamia, the Caucasus, the Crimea, and the Balkans all the way to the gates of Vienna. It was by far the largest empi
From playlist History
Science in Islam, Part 5: Mongol destruction
Support CaspianReport on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/CaspianReport BAKU - Up until the 13th century, the Muslim world was at the cutting edge of scientific findings. Today, however, it is at an all-time low. There is no single explanation for this negligence. And, even though, most p
From playlist Science in Islam
Theories of Global Stratification: Crash Course Sociology #28
Today we’ll discuss two theories of global stratification. First, we’ll go over modernization theory and Walt Rostow’s Four Stages of Modernization. Next, we’ll explain dependency theory, the legacy of colonialism, and Immanuel Wallerstein’s Capitalist World Economy Model. Crash Course is
From playlist Sociology
The Influence of Climatic Change on the Late Bronze Age Collapse and the Dark Ages
From playlist Documentaries
Stefan Thonhauser: 3PDMPs in risk theory and QMC integration III
VIRTUAL LECTURE Recording during the meeting "Quasi-Monte Carlo Methods and Applications " the November 05, 2020 by the Centre International de Rencontres Mathématiques (Marseille, France) Filmmaker: Guillaume Hennenfent Find this video and other talks given by worldwide mathematicians
From playlist Virtual Conference
This is Why Minimalism is a Thing
In this video I talk about why minimalism is a thing people follow in today's society. There is a reason, and it's a good one.
From playlist Inspiration and Life Advice
21. Exchanges, Brokers, Dealers, Clearinghouses
Financial Markets (2011) (ECON 252) As the starting point for this lecture, Professor Shiller contrasts the view of economics as the theory of the allocation of scarce resources with the view of economics as the study of exchange. After a discussion of the difference between brokers and d
From playlist Financial Markets (2011) with Robert Shiller
How and Why We Write the History of the Social Sciences - George Steinmetz
https://www.ias.edu/events/friends-talk-steinmetz More videos on http://video.ias.edu
From playlist Friends of the Institute
Please Subscribe! http://testu.be/1FjtHn5 Science's purpose is to give meaning and understanding. But does science really destroy the natural awe and wonder humans are born with? The Science of Love http://www.bbc.co.uk/science/hottopics/love/ Neil DeGrasse Tyson Explains Why The
From playlist Science: An Origin Story
A Strange Grid Pattern in the Gobi Desert | What On Earth? (Full Episode)
Images of earth from space reveal an intimate portrait of human activity. Cities glow bright while the wilderness remains dark. Why then is the Australian outback, lit up like a series of vast cities? Also, what's behind a strange grid pattern in the middle of the Gobi Desert. Stream Ful
From playlist Free Science Channel Episodes
Who's Afraid of the Experts? | Philosophy Tube ft. Adam Conover
"I think the people in this country have had enough of experts..." 🔮👁️🔮 https://www.patreon.com/PhilosophyTube Subscribe! http://tinyurl.com/pr99a46 Paypal.me/PhilosophyTube Check out my other videos on: Charles Darwin Vs Karl Marx https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rfYvLlbXj_8& Antisemiti
From playlist The Main Show
Slavoj Žižek on Refugees, Conservatism, and Cultural Incompatibility | Big Think
Slavoj Žižek on Refugees, Conservatism, and Cultural Incompatibility New videos DAILY: https://bigth.ink Join Big Think Edge for exclusive video lessons from top thinkers and doers: https://bigth.ink/Edge ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- H
From playlist Best Videos | Big Think
The UnXplained: Dark Rituals of the Aztecs (Season 3)
Experts examine the possible reasons why the civilization that built Teotihuacan suddenly disappeared, in this clip from Season 3, "Wonders of the Ancient World." #TheUnXplained Subscribe for more from The UnXplained and other great The HISTORY Channel shows: http://histv.co/SubscribeHis
From playlist The UnXplained: Official Series Playlist | History
Equilibrium Solutions and Stability of Differential Equations (Differential Equations 36)
https://www.patreon.com/ProfessorLeonard Exploring Equilibrium Solutions and how critical points relate to increasing and decreasing populations.
From playlist Differential Equations
Barber & Russell Paradoxes (History of Undecidability Part 2) - Computerphile
$20 off your 1st purchase at www.LittleBits.com use the code “COMPUTERPHILE” The Barber Paradox: Professor Brailsford continues the history of undecidability. History of Undecidability Part1: http://youtu.be/nsZsd5qtbo4 Turing & The Halting Problem: http://youtu.be/macM_MtS_w4 http://
From playlist The History of Undecidability