Book launch of "A Sociology of Humankind"
In this event, Jeroen Bruggeman will present his book "A Sociology of Humankind", followed by insightful comments from Stefan Thurner, a complexity scientist, and Nico Wilterdink, a historical sociologist.
Event details of
Book launch of "A Sociology of Humankind"
- Date
- 17 May 2024
- Time
- 14:30 -17:00
- Location
- Oude Turfmarkt 145-147
The book proposes a comprehensive sociology of humanity spanning 300,000 years, analyzed from a cultural evolutionary perspective. The book is interdisciplinary, historical, and computational; models are used to analyze cultural evolution, cooperation, conflict, polarization, social cohesion, and inequality.
About the Speakers
- Jeroen Bruggeman, sociologist specialized in social networks, at the University of Amsterdam.
- Stefan Thurner, president of the Complexity Science Hub in Vienna. Collaborating with Stuart Kauffman and Rudolf Hanel, Thurner created a model of evolution that is at the basis of Bruggeman's book.
- Nico Wilterdink, historical sociologist specialized in inequality, at the University of Amsterdam.
Programme
| 14:30-15:00 | Book presentation |
| 15:00-15:30 | Discussants' comments |
| 15:30-16:00 | Discussion with audience |
| 16:00-17:00 | Drinks |