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Center for the Dynamics of Social Complexity

We bring together researchers, students, and international collaborators to study how societies adapt and change in a world increasingly shaped by artificial intelligence.

Our Research

The Center for the Dynamics of Social Complexity (DySoC) focuses on computational study of the evolution of knowledge, innovation and society. Our members and affiliates use methods of computational social science, cultural evolution, social psychology, anthropology, artificial intelligence and information science. We bring together researchers, students, and international collaborators to explore the frontiers of computational social science, cultural evolution, and the dynamics of scientific change.

DySoC is a center for global dialogue, bringing together leading experts to explore the intersection of AI, communication, and society. Our thought-provoking webinar series features speakers from top institutions who discuss how cultural evolution informs current challenges and opportunities.

Our Research Themes

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Computational Social Science

Analyzing large-scale patterns in human behavior and social systems

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Cultural Evolution

Exploring how ideas, practices, and cooperation evolve across time

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The Social Complexity of Science

Understanding how knowledge, innovation, and trust in science emerge and spread.

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    Fall 2025 DySoC Update: Connecting Cultural Evolution with Today’s Challenges
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