News from the Institute


Press Releases

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Surveys in the US and the UK on attitudes toward automated decision-making processes in the allocation of social benefits  more

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International research team warns that people request dishonest behavior from AI systems, and that AI systems are prone to comply  more

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Zoe Rahwan and Nils Köbis in conversation about their research more

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Other Highlights
 

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In the "Other Highlights" section, you will find references to selected statements, interviews, podcasts, or other contributions in which scientists of the Max Planck Institute for Human Development were involved. more


Awards

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International award recognizing excellence in complex systems and data science more

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The EADM recognizes outstanding research in the field of decision making  more

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The Early Career Award from the Behavior Genetics Association acknowledges outstanding early career contributions to the field   more

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Seminars and Events

Morgan Barense, University of Toronto, Canada

Dec 3, 2025 01:00 PM (Local Time Germany)
Max Planck Institute for Human Development, Lentzeallee 94, 14195 Berlin, Room: 299

Exhibition by Elise Garnaut | Concentric Circles in Nature

Nov 20, 2025 06:00 PM (Local Time Germany) - Feb 18, 2026 06:00 PM
Max Planck Institute for Human Development, Lentzeallee 94, 14195 Berlin, Room: 1. OG, ARC corridor

Siying Xie, FU Berlin

Nov 12, 2025 01:00 PM (Local Time Germany)
Max Planck Institute for Human Development, Lentzeallee 94, 14195 Berlin, Room: Small Conference Room

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