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Expertise from the Center for Adaptive Rationality contributed to the proposal more

A report by MDR Wissen addresses the joint statement “Free Science. A Successful Economy. A Strong Germany,” in which leading scientific and business organizations warn of growing threats to academic freedom. Signatories include, among others, the Max Planck Society, the German National Academy of Sciences Leopoldina, and the German Research Foundation. more

Racism affects both mental and physical health. In the latest episode of “Ach, Mensch!”, racism researcher Dr. Muna Aikins explains why discrimination is a public health issue and what needs to change in the healthcare system. more

New study shows the conditions under which AI can not only solve problems but also create a lasting expansion of human knowledge. more

The planned amendment to the Freedom of Information Act severely restricts the right of access to information and threatens democratic transparency in Germany. more