ESP Biography

Who is Tupac, and why does everyone think he's still alive? Where did old school Usher go? How small is Biggie Smalls? How good is mom's spaghetti? What happens when the hotline bling? Hip-hop is a HUGE genre, and it might feel intimidating to get a grip on it. In this class, we'll give you a crash course to the major styles and artists of hip-hop and rap (which means we'll be listening to music for most of the time). Snacks and "supa hot fire" will be provided.

Did Inside Out make you cry? (It’s ok to admit!!) Do you relate to Riley and her teenage experiences? Do you ever feel like you identify with a particular character from Inside Out besides Joy? Did you know that there are two missing human emotions not featured in Riley’s Headquarters? Come and learn about what really goes on inside your brain! We’ll discuss how Inside Out actually depicts real neuroscience and psychological principles / theories super well but also what Pixar got wrong. Be ready for an emotional roller coaster.

All of us humans operate in similar and predictable ways. Researchers dedicate their lives to figuring out what these ways are, but why let the scientists have all the fun? In this class, I'll teach you how to leverage those similarities to get (almost) anything you want from your peers, classmates, strangers, and any other person with a brain. Material pulled from social psychology and behavioral studies with topics including influence theory, decision theory, and applied rationality. No prior knowledge necessary!

All human minds work along the same fundamental lines. We all go through the same processes when making decisions, becoming friends, and building relationship. This class teaches you to make use of the similarities in human thought to get what you want. Topics include influence theory, contract theory, and general cognitive science.