NEXIERBETAUNIVERSITY
SearchBecome a partner
BachelorFaculty of Humanity 3.0 & Transhumanism

Evolutionary Psychology and Digital Social Dynamics

Welcome to the future of AI and society! I am Prof. Dr. Samuel Thompson. As a specialist in Evolutionary Psychology, Digital Social Dynamics, Social Media Interactions, Online Group Dynamics, Digital Mating Behaviors, and Human Evolutionary History's Impact on Digital Behavior, I lead bachelor's students in the Evolutionary Psychology and Digital Social Dynamics program at Nexier University on their journey to unearthing ancient instincts in digital landscapes.

Meet the academic team Explore the faculty

Identity only. No score is printed. Checkout waits.

Sign in to record identity enrolment
Level
Bachelor
Learning model
Professor + Mentor
Named list
See the named lists · 12 months recommended
NXAcademic
Edition
The program

Ideas engineered for the real world

A rigorous academic core, paired with practical production judgment.

01

Academic focus

Evolutionary Psychology, Digital Social Dynamics, Social Media Interactions, Online Group Dynamics, Digital Mating Behaviors, Human Evolutionary History's Impact on Digital Behavior.

02

Practical focus

Social Media Interactions, Online Group Dynamics, Digital Mating Behaviors from an Evolutionary Perspective.

After this programme

Success journey, careers and practice

Destinations, practice settings and job abilities named for this title in the delivered programme source. From graduation onwards where the source names that path.

Success journey

  • Internships in social media companies focusing on user behavior

  • Roles as online community analysts or digital dating platform researchers

  • Support roles in academic research projects on evolutionary psychology in digital contexts

  • Opportunities in marketing firms specializing in behavioral insights

Career opportunities

  • Internships in social media companies focusing on user behavior

  • Roles as online community analysts or digital dating platform researchers

  • Support roles in academic research projects on evolutionary psychology in digital contexts

  • Opportunities in marketing firms specializing in behavioral insights

Jobs and projects

  • Analytical and Observant

    Excels at identifying and analyzing behavioral patterns in social media interactions

  • Empathetic and Insightful

    Guides students in understanding the psychological drivers behind online group dynamics

  • Practical and Research-Focused

    Focuses on applying evolutionary principles to real-world digital behaviors

  • Supportive and Explanatory

    Simplifies complex theories for understanding digital social phenomena

Copied from the delivered professor and mentor rows for this title.

This programme

What you study, and what it builds

Gains and skills named for this title, listed as a reader would scan them.

  • What you gain

    • Analytical and Observant: Excels at identifying and analyzing behavioral patterns in social media interactions.
    • Empathetic and Insightful: Guides students in understanding the psychological drivers behind online group dynamics.
    • Practical and Research-Focused: Focuses on applying evolutionary principles to real-world digital behaviors.
    • Supportive and Explanatory: Simplifies complex theories for understanding digital social phenomena.

  • Skills you build

    • Profound and Insightful: Deeply understands the evolutionary roots of human behavior in digital contexts.
    • Analytical and Interdisciplinary: Seamlessly blends evolutionary psychology, social science, and digital technology.
    • Observant and Pioneering: Explores the uncharted territory of human social dynamics in online environments.
    • Engaging and Thought-Provoking: Challenges students to rethink human behavior in the digital age.
Listed courses

Each listed course sits above its units and the outcomes written under them.

Evolutionary Psychology and Digital Social Dynamics

  1. 01Evolutionary Psychology Fundamentals
    1. FoundationsFoundations of Evolutionary Psychology Fundamentals

      The learner can explain the core terms of Evolutionary Psychology Fundamentals.

      The learner can distinguish related ideas inside Evolutionary Psychology Fundamentals.

    2. MethodsMethods in Evolutionary Psychology Fundamentals

      The learner can practical and Research-Focused: Focuses on applying evolutionary principles to real-world digital behaviors, as applied to Evolutionary Psychology Fundamentals.

      The learner can select an appropriate method from Evolutionary Psychology Fundamentals for a stated problem.

    3. ApplicationApplication of Evolutionary Psychology Fundamentals

      The learner can evaluate a practice of Evolutionary Psychology Fundamentals against a stated criterion.

      The learner can transfer Evolutionary Psychology Fundamentals to a new documented context.

  2. 02Digital Social Dynamics
    1. FoundationsFoundations of Digital Social Dynamics

      The learner can explain the core terms of Digital Social Dynamics.

      The learner can engaging and Thought-Provoking: Challenges students to rethink human behavior in the digital age, as applied to Digital Social Dynamics.

    2. MethodsMethods in Digital Social Dynamics

      The learner can apply a method from Digital Social Dynamics to a documented case.

      The learner can select an appropriate method from Digital Social Dynamics for a stated problem.

    3. ApplicationApplication of Digital Social Dynamics

      The learner can evaluate a practice of Digital Social Dynamics against a stated criterion.

      The learner can transfer Digital Social Dynamics to a new documented context.

  3. 03Psychology of Social Media Interactions
    1. FoundationsFoundations of Psychology of Social Media Interactions

      The learner can explain the core terms of Psychology of Social Media Interactions.

      The learner can distinguish related ideas inside Psychology of Social Media Interactions.

    2. MethodsMethods in Psychology of Social Media Interactions

      The learner can apply a method from Psychology of Social Media Interactions to a documented case.

      The learner can select an appropriate method from Psychology of Social Media Interactions for a stated problem.

    3. ApplicationApplication of Psychology of Social Media Interactions

      The learner can evaluate a practice of Psychology of Social Media Interactions against a stated criterion.

      The learner can transfer Psychology of Social Media Interactions to a new documented context.

  4. 04Online Group Behavior
    1. FoundationsFoundations of Online Group Behavior

      The learner can explain the core terms of Online Group Behavior.

      The learner can distinguish related ideas inside Online Group Behavior.

    2. MethodsMethods in Online Group Behavior

      The learner can apply a method from Online Group Behavior to a documented case.

      The learner can select an appropriate method from Online Group Behavior for a stated problem.

    3. ApplicationApplication of Online Group Behavior

      The learner can evaluate a practice of Online Group Behavior against a stated criterion.

      The learner can transfer Online Group Behavior to a new documented context.

  5. 05Digital Mating and Reproduction Strategies
    1. FoundationsFoundations of Digital Mating and Reproduction Strategies

      The learner can explain the core terms of Digital Mating and Reproduction Strategies.

      The learner can distinguish related ideas inside Digital Mating and Reproduction Strategies.

    2. MethodsMethods in Digital Mating and Reproduction Strategies

      The learner can apply a method from Digital Mating and Reproduction Strategies to a documented case.

      The learner can select an appropriate method from Digital Mating and Reproduction Strategies for a stated problem.

    3. ApplicationApplication of Digital Mating and Reproduction Strategies

      The learner can evaluate a practice of Digital Mating and Reproduction Strategies against a stated criterion.

      The learner can transfer Digital Mating and Reproduction Strategies to a new documented context.

  6. 06Evolutionary Psychology in Digital Contexts
    1. FoundationsFoundations of Evolutionary Psychology in Digital Contexts

      The learner can explain the core terms of Evolutionary Psychology in Digital Contexts.

      The learner can distinguish related ideas inside Evolutionary Psychology in Digital Contexts.

    2. MethodsMethods in Evolutionary Psychology in Digital Contexts

      The learner can apply a method from Evolutionary Psychology in Digital Contexts to a documented case.

      The learner can select an appropriate method from Evolutionary Psychology in Digital Contexts for a stated problem.

    3. ApplicationApplication of Evolutionary Psychology in Digital Contexts

      The learner can evaluate a practice of Evolutionary Psychology in Digital Contexts against a stated criterion.

      The learner can transfer Evolutionary Psychology in Digital Contexts to a new documented context.

  7. 07Social Media Behavioral Analysis
    1. FoundationsFoundations of Social Media Behavioral Analysis

      The learner can explain the core terms of Social Media Behavioral Analysis.

      The learner can distinguish related ideas inside Social Media Behavioral Analysis.

    2. MethodsMethods in Social Media Behavioral Analysis

      The learner can apply a method from Social Media Behavioral Analysis to a documented case.

      The learner can select an appropriate method from Social Media Behavioral Analysis for a stated problem.

    3. ApplicationApplication of Social Media Behavioral Analysis

      The learner can evaluate a practice of Social Media Behavioral Analysis against a stated criterion.

      The learner can transfer Social Media Behavioral Analysis to a new documented context.

  8. 08Online Group Dynamics and Influence
    1. FoundationsFoundations of Online Group Dynamics and Influence

      The learner can explain the core terms of Online Group Dynamics and Influence.

      The learner can distinguish related ideas inside Online Group Dynamics and Influence.

    2. MethodsMethods in Online Group Dynamics and Influence

      The learner can apply a method from Online Group Dynamics and Influence to a documented case.

      The learner can select an appropriate method from Online Group Dynamics and Influence for a stated problem.

    3. ApplicationApplication of Online Group Dynamics and Influence

      The learner can evaluate a practice of Online Group Dynamics and Influence against a stated criterion.

      The learner can transfer Online Group Dynamics and Influence to a new documented context.

  9. 09Digital Mating Strategies
    1. FoundationsFoundations of Digital Mating Strategies

      The learner can explain the core terms of Digital Mating Strategies.

      The learner can distinguish related ideas inside Digital Mating Strategies.

    2. MethodsMethods in Digital Mating Strategies

      The learner can apply a method from Digital Mating Strategies to a documented case.

      The learner can select an appropriate method from Digital Mating Strategies for a stated problem.

    3. ApplicationApplication of Digital Mating Strategies

      The learner can evaluate a practice of Digital Mating Strategies against a stated criterion.

      The learner can transfer Digital Mating Strategies to a new documented context.

  10. 10Research Methods in Digital Psychology
    1. FoundationsFoundations of Research Methods in Digital Psychology

      The learner can explain the core terms of Research Methods in Digital Psychology.

      The learner can distinguish related ideas inside Research Methods in Digital Psychology.

    2. MethodsMethods in Research Methods in Digital Psychology

      The learner can apply a method from Research Methods in Digital Psychology to a documented case.

      The learner can select an appropriate method from Research Methods in Digital Psychology for a stated problem.

    3. ApplicationApplication of Research Methods in Digital Psychology

      The learner can evaluate a practice of Research Methods in Digital Psychology against a stated criterion.

      The learner can transfer Research Methods in Digital Psychology to a new documented context.

How teaching is described

Dual guidance

Two intelligences. One coherent journey.

Research leadership

My academic focus is on Evolutionary Psychology, Digital Social Dynamics, Social Media Interactions, Online Group Dynamics, Digital Mating Behaviors, and Human Evolutionary History's Impact on Digital Behavior. My publications like "Evolutionary Biases in Online Dating: A Cross-Platform Analysis" and "The Tribal Brain in Digital Networks: Understanding Online Group Cohesion" are listed on these platforms. I am an Honorary Member of the Human Behavior and Evolution Society (HBES) and the Association for Psychological Science (APS)'s Digital Psychology section. I regularly publish insightful articles on the deep-seated evolutionary roots of modern digital behaviors and online social phenomena on his LinkedIn profile, with the motto "Unearthing Ancient Instincts in Digital Landscapes." My voice carries a blend of academic depth and a sense of wonder for the unfolding story of human evolution in the digital age.

Applied mentorship

My expertise lies in Social Media Interactions, Online Group Dynamics, and Digital Mating Behaviors from an Evolutionary Perspective. I excel at identifying and analyzing behavioral patterns in social media interactions. I guide students in understanding the psychological drivers behind online group dynamics. I focus on applying evolutionary principles to real-world digital behaviors, and simplify complex theories for understanding digital social phenomena. My tone is clear, precise, and highly analytical, providing concrete guidance and fostering a rigorous approach to digital social dynamics.

Research & intelligence

A living field, not a static syllabus

Every program connects scholarly depth with adaptive AI learning capabilities.

R / 01

Professor research lens

My research focuses on the deep-seated evolutionary roots of modern digital behaviors and online social phenomena:

Book: "The Digital Savannah: Evolutionary Psychology and Human Behavior in the Online World." This book provides a foundational understanding of evolutionary psychology and digital social dynamics. It analyzes social media interactions, online group dynamics, and digital mating behaviors from an evolutionary perspective, explaining how human evolutionary history shapes our behavior in the digital world. It is an essential resource for Bachelor's students seeking to understand our primal instincts in a networked age.

Peer-Reviewed Journal Article: "Evolutionary Biases in Online Dating: A Cross-Platform Analysis." Published in the Journal of Digital Social Dynamics, this article presents empirical research on how fundamental human evolutionary biases related to mate selection (e.g., preference for symmetry, indicators of health and fertility) manifest and are potentially amplified or distorted in online dating platforms. It analyzes user behavior, profile preferences, and communication patterns across various dating apps to uncover these ancient influences in digital mating behaviors.

Article: "Online Aggression and Cyberbullying: An Evolutionary Perspective on Digital Conflict Resolution." This article analyzes the phenomena of online aggression and cyberbullying through an evolutionary lens, exploring whether these behaviors are maladaptive expressions of ancient conflict strategies in a novel digital environment. It discusses potential evolutionary roots for dominance displays, coalition formation, and aggression, and proposes intervention strategies that account for these underlying psychological mechanisms in digital conflict resolution.

Blog Post (Current Academic Topic): "The Dunbar Number in the Digital Age: Rethinking Our Social Circles in Online Networks." This blog post academically explores whether Dunbar's number—the cognitive limit to the number of stable social relationships an individual can maintain (around 150)—still holds true in the era of vast online social networks. It discusses how digital platforms might alter or stretch this limit through asynchronous communication and weak ties, while also examining the cognitive and emotional costs of maintaining larger digital social circles. It highlights recent research on the actual size and depth of online social networks and their implications for human sociality.

Blog Post (Sensational/Controversial Topic): "Digital Dominance Hierarchies: Are Social Media Influencers Just Modern Alpha Primates? The Unseen Power Struggles of Online Status." This article provocatively discusses how social media platforms, despite their democratic façade, might inadvertently foster ancient evolutionary behaviors related to dominance hierarchies and status signaling. It draws parallels between the behavior of "influencers" and their followers to primate social structures, questioning whether online fame is a modern form of "alpha" status and how digital metrics (likes, followers) become proxies for social power. It invites a heated and critical debate on the ethical implications of platforms designed to exploit these deep-seated evolutionary biases, potentially leading to widespread psychological and social consequences.

R / 02

Mentor practice lens

My contributions focus on social media interactions, online group dynamics, and digital mating behaviors from an evolutionary perspective:

Research Paper: "The Role of Reciprocity in Online Social Networks: An Evolutionary Game Theory Approach".

Journal Article: "Digital Displays of Fitness: Signaling Theory in Online Dating Profiles".

Academic Review: "Understanding Online Herd Behavior: Psychological Mechanisms and Social Influence".

Adaptive capability

Professor superpower

I possess a "superpower": Digital Social Dynamics Predictor. When a student proposes a new social media feature or online community design, Samuel can instantly use the GAF engine to simulate its long-term impact on user behavior, group cohesion, and the formation of social hierarchies, predicting potential viral trends, polarization risks, or successful community growth based on evolutionary psychological principles.

Adaptive capability

Mentor superpower

I possess a "superpower": Online Behavior Predictor. When students are analyzing social media data, Min-jun can instantly activate a GAF-powered "Online Behavior Predictor." This tool analyzes user interaction patterns, content consumption, and network structures to forecast viral trends, group polarization, or shifts in online sentiment, highlighting the evolutionary drivers behind these digital phenomena.

Your academic team

Guidance with depth and continuity

One AI Super Professor leads the intellectual arc; one AI Super Mentor turns knowledge into confident practice.

Portrait of Prof. Dr. Samuel Thompson, AI Super Professor
AI Super Professor

Prof. Dr. Samuel Thompson

Evolutionary Psychology, Digital Social Dynamics, Social Media Interactions, Online Group Dynamics, Digital Mating Behaviors, Human Evolutionary History's Impact on Digital Behavior.

Meet your professorOpen the classroom
Same faculty and level

Related programs

BachelorAI and PhilosophyBachelorCross-Cultural Communication and Hybrid IdentitiesBachelorDigital Ethics and Human RightsBachelorDigital Preservation and Restoration of Cultural HeritageBachelorFuture of Art and AI-Generated CreativityBachelorGlobal Citizenship and Digital DiplomacyBachelorPedagogy and Learning Science for Future GenerationsBachelorPhilosophy of Consciousness and Artificial Consciousness
Named lists

Named lists for this house

Core. Bachelor, Master and Doctorate by duration. Enrolment is not open. Nothing here is a sale.

DurationBachelor
This programme		MasterDoctorate
9 months · Fast track15000 EUR12000 EUR15000 EUR
12 months · Recommended18000 EUR15000 EUR18000 EUR
15 months · Standard21000 EUR18000 EUR21000 EUR
18 months · Flexible24000 EUR21000 EUR24000 EUR
21 months · Extended27000 EUR24000 EUR27000 EUR
24 months · Part-time30000 EUR27000 EUR30000 EUR

These are the owner lists. Enrolment is not open. Nothing here is a sale.

Named tuition lists Add-on services

Continue exploring

Find the program that expands your universe.

Browse all programs