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Reducing the impact of misinformation and fake news
New methods to effectively reduce the negative impact of misinformation and fake news on people’s opinions An investigation into Team Jorge’s activites has shown…
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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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Making a good career choice: A decision-analytical intervention to enhance proactive decision-making and career choice self-efficacy in high school students
At the end of high school, teenagers must deal with the first life-changing decision of determining what to do after graduation. For these decisions,…
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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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Supporting Innovation in Early-Stage Pharmaceutical Development Decisions
Pharmaceutical companies have frequent portfolio reviews to monitor development progress and prioritize development assets. The earliest assets are drug candidates whose efficacy is unknown…
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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…