Seth Frey

Dr. Seth Frey is a distinguished professor of Communication at the University of California, Davis, and a Senior Faculty member at the UC Davis Datalab. With a Ph.D. in Cognitive Science from Indiana University and a B.A. from UC Berkeley, he has a robust academic foundation that supports his research in computational social science and human decision-making within complex social systems. Previously, he worked as a behavioral economist at Disney Research, where he explored themes related to theme parks, team sports, and video games. His current research utilizes online communities as experimental laboratories to study self-governance and the dynamics of cooperation.In addition to his research endeavors, Dr. Frey contributes to Coursera's top-ranked specialization in Computational Social Science, offering courses such as "Python Basics: Automation and Bots" and "Python Basics: Interacting with the Internet." His work has been recognized in various prestigious publications and media outlets, including The New Yorker and TEDx. Dr. Frey's interdisciplinary approach combines elements of data science, behavioral analysis, and cognitive theory, making him a leading figure in understanding the complexities of social behavior in digital environments.