Social Simulations in Understanding Human Behavior

This document is a technical report that discusses the significance of social simulations in the study of human behavior and societal dynamics. It outlines the complexities of societies as systems that require interdisciplinary approaches for effective analysis. The report emphasizes the limitations of traditional disciplines in understanding historical behaviors and the need for innovative tools like computer simulations. It presents the Simulpast project, which aims to create a platform for developing new research perspectives in social sciences through artificial intelligence simulations and high-performance computing. The report details the project's structure, including its transdisciplinary nature and the use of the Marenostrum supercomputer. It also describes various study cases that explore socio-ecological dynamics, social cooperation, and cultural transmission in historical contexts, highlighting the project's goal to enhance understanding of human behavior and societal changes over time.