How can we make the best possible use of large language models for a smarter and more inclusive society?
An article published in Nature Human Behaviour explains the opportunities and risks that arise from the use of LLMs for our ability to collectively deliberate, make decisions, and solve problems. Led by researchers from Copenhagen Business School and the MPI for Human Development, the interdisciplinary team of 28 scientists provides recommendations to ensure LLMs are developed to complement rather than detract from human collective intelligence.
„This is us“ – Questions to Chi (Zoe) Ngo
In our "This is us" format, colleagues answer questions about their work and their motivation.
In this episode, we introduce you to Zoe Ngo. She is a Postdoctoral Fellow at the Center for Lifespan Psychology and focuses on studying memory development in childhood. In the interview, she explains what makes working with children so unique and how she uses a gamification approach to make her experiments particularly appealing to young children.
First German twin database online
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Supporting self-regulation skills in children and young people in day-care centres and schools
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New podcast Unraveling Behavior launched
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Artist duo joins Artist & AI Residency
The artist duo Varvara Guljajeva and Mar Canet Solà are set to join the Artist & AI Residency at the Center for Humans and Machines (CHM) from August to December 2024. Renowned for their innovative exploration of the intersection of art, technology, and society, the pair has been creating thought-provoking work since 2009, particularly focusing on the profound impacts of the digital age.
"Advocating for Open Science is worthwhile"
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Mental Lexicon: How are words stored in memory?
Imagine the word "ice." Does it conjure images of your nearest ice cream shop, hot summer days, or perhaps the slick surfaces of winter roads? These varied associations highlight the complex ways words are woven into the fabric of our memories. A team spearheaded by the Max Planck Institute for Human Development is mapping out the organization of words within the mental lexicon across different age groups, employing an association game.
Simone Kühn is new director at the Institute
Simone Kühn is a new director at the Max Planck Institute for Human Development and will lead the Center for Environmental Neuroscience starting in July 2024. She continues the work of her Lise Meitner Group for Environmental Neuroscience at the institute. Her focus is on investigating the effects of the physical environment on individuals and their brains.
Ute Frevert: "Internationally and nationally, we made quite a splash here."
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New MRIs MAGNETOM Terra.X (7 Tesla) and MAGNETOM Cima.X (3 Tesla) - planned for the Campus of Cognition
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