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The Max Planck Institute für Human Development (MPIB), founded in 1963, is a renowned research institute dedicated to the interdisciplinary study of human development, education, and human-machine interaction. As part of the Max Planck Society, an independent, non-profit research organization, the MPIB collaborates closely with other disciplines such as psychology, pedagogy, sociology, medicine, history, economics, computer science, and mathematics.

• Research: The institute focuses on diverse research areas, including effective decision-making under time pressure and information overload, the impact of schools on the development and learning processes of students, the interaction between behavior and brain function across the lifespan, as well as the historical development and influence of emotions on the course of history[2][4].
• Interdisciplinary Projects: Researchers from various disciplines work together to address complex questions, such as the effects of digitalization on society and the development of strategies to combat online misinformation[4].

The main mission of the MPIB is to gain a deep understanding of human development and education through scientific research and interdisciplinary collaboration. The institute places great importance on the promotion of knowledge, the development of innovative methods, and the application of scientific findings to improve society.

• Open Access: The MPIB and the Max Planck Society are pioneers in promoting Open Access. They support international conferences and initiatives such as the "Berlin Open Access Conferences" and the "Open Access 2020" (OA2020) project, which aims to facilitate the transition from subscription-based to Open Access journals[3].
• Open Science: The institute advocates for open science by providing freely accessible resources and workshops on research data management to enhance the efficiency and transparency of scientific research[4].

• New Research Areas: The MPIB recently established the Center for Environmental Neuroscience, which focuses on investigating the influence of the physical environment on the brain and mental health. Innovative methods such as mobile MRI and twin studies are employed in this research[4].
• Artificial Intelligence: Researchers at the institute are examining the effects of large language models on collective intelligence and recommendations to ensure that these models complement rather than hinder human intelligence[4].

The Max Planck Institute für Human Development is a leader in interdisciplinary research and continuously strives to promote knowledge, open science, and the application of scientific findings to improve society.

• 1 - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Max_Planck_Society
• 2 - https://www.mpib-berlin.mpg.de/research
• 3 - https://www.mpic.de/4136348/open-access
• 4 - https://www.mpib-berlin.mpg.de/en
• 5 - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdtoOoc5J5tsnxdmOZm-6hg