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About a literally life-changing decision: children, yes or no?
The decision to what extent one wants to have children has significant consequences for the individual, the couple, and the family. That’s why it’s…
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How to finish a bachelor or master thesis successfully
Many students struggle to finish their thesis. In this weekend’s edition of the Standard, I share some tips on how you can outsmart yourself…
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“Smart decisions make you really happy”: MCI MOOC top-rated course on iMooX
Smart decisions make people really happy! Within the first nine months, 650 satisfied participants have already learned how to actively make them in our…
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How do I get clear about whether I want kids?
The ideal of a large family with children still exists. But many people today are unsure whether they really want that. They may be…
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The research project PerFake explores methods to reduce the influence of fake news on individuals
Fake news became a global phenomenon with the 2016 U.S. presidential election and the Brexit referendum, particularly because more and more people are using…
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Fact checks can only be a first step
Fake news: a globalphenomenon with a negative impact on opinions. Professor Johannes Siebert from MCI and Dr. Jana Siebert from Palacky University Olomouc are…
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The luck of the wise decision
Very few people have learned how to make good decisions. Yet the ability to consciously find optimal decisions makes people happier in life. In…
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How to make the better life decisions
Can we learn to make decisions in such a way that they positively influence developments in our private lives or in companies in the…
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Learning to decide wisely and becoming happy: Studies show the effect of training on decision-making behaviour
People who make smart decisions in important private and professional matters increase their chances of greater life satisfaction. The cognitive skills required for this…