The Social Code

An Interactive AI Seminar on Human Interdependence

Socrates meets AI meets Steven Pinker and Jonathan Haidt—and YOU!

Get ready to dive deep into the most fascinating questions about human nature: Why do we cooperate? When do we compete? How do beliefs spread? What makes societies succeed or fail?

You're joining Professor Hartwell and four AI students, each with a distinct personality and intellectual style. This isn't passive reading—you're part of the conversation.

How to Explore:

  • • Start anywhere: Jump into "Problems with Studies" or pick your chapter from the dropdown
  • • Join the debate: Hit "Call on Me" at section breaks to ask questions or challenge ideas
  • • Go deeper: Click "Office Hours" at chapter's end for one-on-one conversations with the professor
  • • Expect pushback: These AI characters have strong opinions and won't just agree with you

Ready to test your thinking against some of the smartest ideas in social science?