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CS547: Human-Computer Interaction Seminar (2008-2009)

CS547: Human-Computer Interaction Seminar (2008-2009, Stanford Univ.). Human-Computer Interaction Seminar (Seminar on People, Computers, and Design) is a Stanford University course that features weekly speakers on topics related to human-computer interaction design. The seminar is organized by the Stanford HCI Group, which works across disciplines to understand the intersection between humans and computers. This playlist consists of seminar speakers recorded during the 2008-2009 academic year.

Lecture 08 - Understanding Fish Reactions to Their Reflection

Fish faced with their reflection in a mirror get aggressive, but also show an unexpected element of fear, which they don't show when fighting a real foe. The discovery raises the possibility that other lower vertebrates such as frogs, lizards and birds may also be able detect nuances more subtle than they've been given credit for.


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Lecture 01 - Pario: the Next Step Beyond Audio and Video
Lecture 02 - Sculpting Behavior: Developing a Language for Hands-on Learning
Lecture 03 - Tap is the New Click
Lecture 04 - Social Annotation, Contextual Collaboration, Online Transparency
Lecture 05 - Enlightened Trial and Error: Gaining Insight Through New Tools
Lecture 06 - Computer Graphics as a Telecommunication Medium
Lecture 07 - Not Invented Here: Online Mapping Unraveled
Lecture 08 - Understanding Fish Reactions to Their Reflection