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What does it actually take to think wisely? On Wisdom digs into the empirical science of wisdom, judgment, and decision-making, and what it means for how we live. Igor Grossmann runs the Wisdom & Culture Lab at the University of Waterloo. Charles Cassidy runs the Evidence-Based Wisdom project in London. Each episode pairs freewheeling conversation with guest spots from leading behavioural scientists working on reasoning, wellbeing, culture, and society. Past guests include Adam Grant, Jonathan Haidt, Paul Bloom, Shannon Vallor, Lisa Barrett, David Dunning, Mara Mather, Tom Gilovich, Laura Carstensen, Oliver Burkeman, Simine Vazire, Dacher Keltner, and more. This autumn: a five-episode special series built around the first Annual Review of Psychology chapter on wisdom since 2011, featuring fifteen scholars on narrative, metacognition, measurement, training, and the neuroscience of wise decisions.

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  1. 73: Special Series Episode 5: Wisdom Frontiers

    56 minÉpisode 73

    Avec Barry Schwartz, Dilip Jeste, et Justin Brienza

    Welcome to a five-episode special series built around the first Annual Review of Psychology chapter on wisdom since 2011. Episode 5: Wisdom Frontiers (with Dilip Jeste, Barry Schwartz, and Justin Brienza) Can …

    Notes de l’épisode

    Welcome to a five-episode special series built around the first Annual Review of Psychology chapter on wisdom since 2011.

    Episode 5: Wisdom Frontiers (with Dilip Jeste, Barry Schwartz, and Justin Brienza)

    Can wisdom live beyond the individual, in the organizations we build, and the technologies we create? In the final episode of our special series, Dilip Jeste, Barry Schwartz, and Justin Brienza join Igor and Charles to explore the frontiers of wisdom research, from neuroscience to the design of wiser institutions. Dilip takes us inside the brain systems involved in empathy, emotion regulation, and perspective-taking, while explaining why measuring wisdom remains such a challenge. Barry turns to the organizations we spend our lives in, revealing how even well-intentioned people can make poor judgments when the culture around them gets in the way, and why better decisions depend on creating environments where people can learn from their mistakes. Justin asks how we might build wisdom into institutions themselves, from red-teaming and premortems to incentives that encourage dissent, stewardship, and collective responsibility. The series arrives at one final question: if we can build machines that are increasingly intelligent, what would it mean to make them wise?

    Special Guests: Barry Schwartz, Dilip Jeste, and Justin Brienza.

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  2. 72: Special Series Episode 4: Interventions and Training

    50 minÉpisode 72

    Avec Ethan Kross, Judith Glück, et Kristján Kristjánsson

    Welcome to a five-episode special series built around the first Annual Review of Psychology chapter on wisdom since 2011. Episode 4: Interventions and Training (with Judith Glück, Ethan Kross, and Kristján …

    Notes de l’épisode

    Welcome to a five-episode special series built around the first Annual Review of Psychology chapter on wisdom since 2011.

    Episode 4: Interventions and Training (with Judith Glück, Ethan Kross, and Kristján Kristjánsson)

    Can we actually learn to be wiser? Judith Glück, Ethan Kross, and Kristján Kristjánsson join Igor and Charles to explore what it takes to develop better judgment, and why getting older or going through difficult experiences doesn't necessarily make us wiser. Judith explains why even people with the right knowledge and reasoning skills can struggle to use them when emotions take over, Ethan reveals how stepping back from our own problems can help us see them in a new light, and Kristján explores the ancient idea of practical wisdom, why it matters for moral development, and how it might be cultivated. Igor and Charles reflect on why experience alone isn't enough, and what it takes to turn difficult situations into opportunities for wiser judgment. But can we take what we know about individual wisdom and use it to build wiser organizations and societies?

    Special Guests: Ethan Kross, Judith Glück, and Kristján Kristjánsson.

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  3. 71: Special Series Episode 3: Measuring Wisdom

    56 minÉpisode 71

    Avec Eranda Jayawickreme, Judith Glück, et Monika Ardelt

    Welcome to a five-episode special series built around the first Annual Review of Psychology chapter on wisdom since 2011. Episode 3: Measuring Wisdom (with Judith Glück, Monika Ardelt, and Eranda Jayawickreme) …

    Notes de l’épisode

    Welcome to a five-episode special series built around the first Annual Review of Psychology chapter on wisdom since 2011.

    Episode 3: Measuring Wisdom (with Judith Glück, Monika Ardelt, and Eranda Jayawickreme)

    Can we actually measure wisdom, or are we just measuring how wise people think they are? Judith Glück, Monika Ardelt, and Eranda Jayawickreme join Igor and Charles to explore what happens when we try to turn wisdom into something we can quantify. Judith reveals the surprising differences between questionnaires, performance tests, and assessments of people in real situations, Monika makes the case that wisdom involves a stable quality of character built around reflection, cognition and compassion, and Eranda asks whether we might be better off thinking of traits as patterns of behaviour that change from one situation to another. Along the way, Igor and Charles confront a fundamental question about what a wisdom score is actually telling us, and discover that the answer may be less about choosing between traits and states than understanding how they fit together. But if wisdom is a pattern of states, can we change that pattern?

    Special Guests: Eranda Jayawickreme, Judith Glück, and Monika Ardelt.

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  4. 70: Special Series Episode 2: Metacognition and Judgment

    39 minÉpisode 70

    Avec Gord Pennycook, Steve Fleming, et Thomas Costello

    Welcome to a five-episode special series built around the first Annual Review of Psychology chapter on wisdom since 2011. Episode 2: Metacognition and Judgment (with Gord Pennycook, Steve Fleming, and Thomas …

    Notes de l’épisode

    Welcome to a five-episode special series built around the first Annual Review of Psychology chapter on wisdom since 2011.

    Episode 2: Metacognition and Judgment (with Gord Pennycook, Steve Fleming, and Thomas Costello)

    Is thinking harder always the key to making better decisions, or can it sometimes make things worse? Gord Pennycook, Steve Fleming, and Thomas Costello join Igor and Charles to explore what happens when we start thinking about our own thinking. Gord reveals why intelligence and rationality aren't the same thing, and why simply thinking more isn't necessarily the answer, Steve takes us inside the machinery that helps us monitor and regulate our decisions, and Thomas explores what intellectual humility is, how we might recognize it, and why being confident about our own competence can be so misleading. Along the way, Igor and Charles uncover a three-part cycle at the heart of wise judgment: seeking input, resolving conflicts, and monitoring what happens next. So what does it take to become better at knowing what we know, and what we don't?

    Special Guests: Gord Pennycook, Steve Fleming, and Thomas Costello.

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  5. 69: Special Series Episode 1: Exemplars and Narratives

    41 minÉpisode 69

    Avec Cristine Legare, Dan McAdams, et L.A. Paul

    Welcome to a five-episode special series built around the first Annual Review of Psychology chapter on wisdom since 2011. Episode 1: Exemplars and Narratives (with Cristine Legare, Dan McAdams, and L.A. Paul) …

    Notes de l’épisode

    Welcome to a five-episode special series built around the first Annual Review of Psychology chapter on wisdom since 2011.

    Episode 1: Exemplars and Narratives (with Cristine Legare, Dan McAdams, and L.A. Paul)

    When we face life challenges, where do our ideas about wise judgment, or even wisdom writ large come from, and how do they shape the way we work through such challenges and live thereafter? Cristine Legare, Dan McAdams, and L.A. Paul join Igor and Charles to explore the stories, proverbs, and exemplars we inherit, and what happens when they don't quite fit the situation in front of us. Cristine reveals why the ideas that stick with us aren't necessarily the ones that are true, Dan explores how the stories we tell about ourselves can help us navigate uncertainty (or trap us in the wrong story), and Laurie asks who (or what) is doing the choosing, if we can’t know in advance how a life-changing decision will transform us?

    Special Guests: Cristine Legare, Dan McAdams, and L.A. Paul.

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  6. 68: Special Series Trailer: 5 Episodes on the Science of Wisdom

    2 minÉpisode 68Bande-annonce

    From 28th September Hosted by Igor Grossmann and Charles Cassidy 01 - EXEMPLARS AND NARRATIVES Cristine Legare - Dan McAdams - Laurie Paul 02 - METACOGNITION AND JUDGMENT Gordon Pennycook - Tom Costello …

    Notes de l’épisode

    From 28th September
    Hosted by Igor Grossmann and Charles Cassidy
    01 - EXEMPLARS AND NARRATIVES
    Cristine Legare - Dan McAdams - Laurie Paul
    02 - METACOGNITION AND JUDGMENT
    Gordon Pennycook - Tom Costello - Steven Fleming
    03 - MEASURING WISDOM
    Judith Glück - Monika Ardelt - Eranda Jayawickreme
    04 - INTERVENTIONS AND TRAINING
    Judith Glück - Ethan Kross - Kristján Kristjánsson
    05 - WISDOM FRONTIERS
    Dilip Jeste - Barry Schwartz - Justin Brienza

  7. 67: The Wisdom Turing Test - Part Two (with Steve Rathje)

    50 minÉpisode 67

    Avec Steve Rathje

    What can insights from the psychology of technology teach us about wisdom in the age of AI? In this special follow-up episode, Igor and Charles are joined by Steve Rathje to explore how classic ideas like the …

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    What can insights from the psychology of technology teach us about wisdom in the age of AI? In this special follow-up episode, Igor and Charles are joined by Steve Rathje to explore how classic ideas like the Turing Test hold up now that AI can talk compellingly about human wisdom. Steve unpacks what today’s generative models are actually capable of, Igor is intrigued by how quickly the line between human and machine reasoning seems to be blurring, and Charles realises that telling human insight from machine insight isn’t nearly as straightforward as he'd hoped. The trio also reveal the results of our listener poll — who sounded the wisest, and was the audience able to spot the AI? Welcome to Episode 67.

    Special Guest: Steve Rathje.

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  8. 66: The Wisdom Turing Test - Part One

    41 minÉpisode 66

    What happens when we ask our own fantastic listeners — and AI — what it means to live wisely? In this episode, Igor and Charles hand the mic to members of the On Wisdom audience to hear their answers to the big …

    Notes de l’épisode

    What happens when we ask our own fantastic listeners — and AI — what it means to live wisely? In this episode, Igor and Charles hand the mic to members of the On Wisdom audience to hear their answers to the big questions usually reserved for scientists and philosophers. But there’s a twist: one set of responses was provided by AI. We invite you to vote on who gave the wisest answers — and to guess which one wasn’t human. Igor is surprised by just how insightful the answers from the regular folk (compared to experts) turn out to be, while Charles wonders if the wisest one may not be human at all? Can you pass the Wisdom Turing Test? Welcome to Episode 66.

    Link to Listener Poll here

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  9. 65: Religion as Make-Believe (with Neil Van Leeuwen)

    58 minÉpisode 65

    Avec Neil Van Leeuwen

    Is religious belief a form of make-believe — and if so, what deeper truths might we be acting out? Neil Van Leeuwen joins Igor and Charles to explore the psychological roots of religion, the nature of belief …

    Notes de l’épisode

    Is religious belief a form of make-believe — and if so, what deeper truths might we be acting out? Neil Van Leeuwen joins Igor and Charles to explore the psychological roots of religion, the nature of belief, and how sacred values shape group identity. Igor reflects on the blurring line between religious and political convictions, Neil argues that religious credence operates more like imaginative play than factual belief, and Charles considers whether conspiracy theories might be filling the same social and psychological roles. Welcome to Episode 65.

    Special Guest: Neil Van Leeuwen.

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  10. 64: The Potency and Potential of Social Networks (with Nicholas Christakis)

    59 minÉpisode 64

    Avec Nicholas Christakis

    Are your choices really your own — or are they quietly shaped by the people around you? Nicholas Christakis joins Igor and Charles to reveal the hidden power of social networks, from the surprising spread of …

    Notes de l’épisode

    Are your choices really your own — or are they quietly shaped by the people around you? Nicholas Christakis joins Igor and Charles to reveal the hidden power of social networks, from the surprising spread of kindness and cooperation to the ripple effects that shape our health, decisions, and even our wisdom. Igor uncovers the invisible social forces influencing our daily lives, Nicholas shares how our deep-rooted instincts for love, friendship, and teaching have shaped human civilization, and Charles considers how tapping into these instincts could help us build stronger, wiser communities. Welcome to Episode 64.

    Special Guest: Nicholas Christakis.

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  11. 63: The AI Mirror: Why Machines Reflect Us More Than They Think (with Shannon Vallor)

    45 minÉpisode 63

    Avec Shannon Vallor

    Can AI ever be truly wise, or are we just seeing reflections of ourselves? Philosophy Professor Shannon Vallor joins Igor and Charles to explore how technology shapes human wisdom, why we’ve been thinking about …

    Notes de l’épisode

    Can AI ever be truly wise, or are we just seeing reflections of ourselves? Philosophy Professor Shannon Vallor joins Igor and Charles to explore how technology shapes human wisdom, why we’ve been thinking about AI all wrong, and what it really means to align machines with our values. Shannon unpacks the AI Mirror metaphor, suggesting that today’s AI isn’t a thinking mind but a reflection of human data, Igor considers whether technology could ever help us become wiser rather than just more efficient, and Charles wonders if philosophy can guide better decisions in a world increasingly shaped by algorithms. Welcome to Episode 63.

    Special Guest: Shannon Vallor.

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  12. 62: Experimental Philosophy: Testing the Limits of Wisdom and Knowledge (with Edouard Machery)

    57 minÉpisode 62

    What happens when philosophers start running experiments? Edouard Machery joins Igor and Charles to explain the principles of experimental philosophy, the surprising geography of wisdom, and why we should be …

    Notes de l’épisode

    What happens when philosophers start running experiments? Edouard Machery joins Igor and Charles to explain the principles of experimental philosophy, the surprising geography of wisdom, and why we should be skeptical about trusting science too much. Igor digs into what's universal vs what's local about how we think, Edouard explains why bad habits keep creeping into research, and Charles wonders if philosophy can support wise decisions around ordering another glass of wine when out with friends. Welcome to Episode 62.

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  13. 61: Beyond Bias: Group Identity, Wisdom, and the Climate Crisis (with Leaf Van Boven and David Sherman)

    1 h 9 minÉpisode 61

    Avec David Sherman et Leaf Van Boven

    Can our political identities get in the way of wise action, even on existential issues like climate change? Leaf Van Boven and David Sherman join Igor and Charles to unpack how we perceive environmental policy …

    Notes de l’épisode

    Can our political identities get in the way of wise action, even on existential issues like climate change? Leaf Van Boven and David Sherman join Igor and Charles to unpack how we perceive environmental policy through the lenses of group identity and social norms, revealing how misperceptions fuel inaction. Igor considers how group beliefs can override personal values, Leaf explores the power of asking, “What if I’m wrong?”, David suggests we may be following louder voices over wiser ones, and Charles wonders if we’re wired to stick to our “tribe” or if we can really think beyond our social bubbles. Welcome to Episode 61.

    Special Guests: David Sherman and Leaf Van Boven.

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  14. 60: Wisdom, Love, and the Lexical Fallacy (with Alan Fiske)

    1 h 13 minÉpisode 60

    Avec Alan Fiske

    Why do we have such a hard time figuring out what we’re feeling? Alan Fiske joins Igor and Charles to unravel the mystery of emotions, revealing why your gut feeling might not be as clear-cut as you think …

    Notes de l’épisode

    Why do we have such a hard time figuring out what we’re feeling? Alan Fiske joins Igor and Charles to unravel the mystery of emotions, revealing why your gut feeling might not be as clear-cut as you think. Drawing from his research into Kama Muta—a heartwarming rush of connection—and his critiques of how we label emotions, Alan sheds light on why most of us are pretty terrible at naming what we feel. Igor tackles the complexities of universal emotions, Alan shares why cultural differences make this even trickier, and Charles wonders if anyone truly knows what’s going on inside their head. Welcome to Episode 60.

    Special Guest: Alan Fiske.

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  15. 59: Shaping Reality and Relationships: The Science of Connection and Expectation (with David Robson)

    50 minÉpisode 59

    Avec David Robson

    Can our expectations about ourselves and others reshape our lives? Science writer David Robson returns to explore how our expectations don’t just change personal outcomes—they influence how we connect with …

    Notes de l’épisode

    Can our expectations about ourselves and others reshape our lives? Science writer David Robson returns to explore how our expectations don’t just change personal outcomes—they influence how we connect with others. Drawing from his books The Laws of Connection and The Expectation Effect, David reveals the hidden psychology behind social interactions and how our misconceptions about what others think can hold us back. Igor delves into how expectations can foster or hinder meaningful relationships, David explains how small mindset shifts can help overcome social anxiety, and Charles reflects on why connecting with strangers can be easier (and more rewarding) than we think. Welcome to Episode 59.

    Special Guest: David Robson.

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  16. 58: The Social Robots are Coming! (with Kerstin Dautenhahn)

    49 minÉpisode 58

    Avec Kerstin Dautenhahn

    Can we create wise robots? Kerstin Dautenhahn joins Igor and Charles to dive into the intriguing world of social robots, the finer points of “Robotiquette,” and the potential role such robots can play in …

    Notes de l’épisode

    Can we create wise robots? Kerstin Dautenhahn joins Igor and Charles to dive into the intriguing world of social robots, the finer points of “Robotiquette,” and the potential role such robots can play in supporting therapeutic treatments. Igor reflects on the limits of robot-based wisdom, Kerstin reveals the potential of Generative AI like ChatGPT to generate false information about her own professional identity, and Charles considers the perils of socially awkward machines. Welcome to Episode 58.

    Special Guest: Kerstin Dautenhahn.

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  17. 57: The Epic Challenge of Knowing Thyself (with David Dunning)

    1 h 3 minÉpisode 57

    Avec David Dunning

    Can we ever really know ourselves, or are we destined to always make overly optimistic self-assessments? David Dunning joins Igor and Charles to discuss the Dunning-Kruger effect, the importance of asking the …

    Notes de l’épisode

    Can we ever really know ourselves, or are we destined to always make overly optimistic self-assessments? David Dunning joins Igor and Charles to discuss the Dunning-Kruger effect, the importance of asking the right questions, why arriving at an accurate view of ourselves is so challenging, and the implications for teaching, medicine, and even scientific research. Igor explores the possible reemergence of group assessments in education as a result of advances in AI, David shares why conversations with smart people often end up as competitions to ask the most questions, and Charles reflects on the wisdom-enhancing experience of jury service. Welcome to Episode 57.

    Special Guest: David Dunning.

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  18. 56: Awe Reloaded (with Dacher Keltner)

    50 minÉpisode 56

    Avec Dacher Keltner

    Have we overlooked a major source of awe, right under our collective noses? Dacher Keltner returns to the On Wisdom studio to discuss his new book "Awe: The New Science of Everyday Wonder and How It Can …

    Notes de l’épisode

    Have we overlooked a major source of awe, right under our collective noses? Dacher Keltner returns to the On Wisdom studio to discuss his new book "Awe: The New Science of Everyday Wonder and How It Can Transform Your Life", the power of moral beauty, the desire for connection, and the importance of wandering. Igor suggest that awe can also entail feelings of terror, Dacher reflects on the perils of awe being used against us, and Charles shares his experience of an awe walk-around-the-bloc. Welcome to Episode 56.

    Special Guest: Dacher Keltner.

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  19. 55: Wise of the Machines (with Sina Fazelpour)

    1 h 4 minÉpisode 55

    Avec Sina Fazelpour

    How can we make AI wiser? And could AI make us wiser in return? Sina Fazelpour joins Igor and Charles to discuss the problem of bias in algorithms, how we might make machine learning systems more diverse, and …

    Notes de l’épisode

    How can we make AI wiser? And could AI make us wiser in return? Sina Fazelpour joins Igor and Charles to discuss the problem of bias in algorithms, how we might make machine learning systems more diverse, and the thorny challenge of alignment. Igor considers whether interacting with AIs might help us achieve higher levels of understanding, Sina suggests that setting up AIs to promote certain values may be problematic in a pluralistic society, and Charles is intrigued to learn about the opportunities offered by teaming up with our machine friends. Welcome to Episode 55.

    Special Guest: Sina Fazelpour.

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  20. 54: Emotions Are Not What You Think (with Lisa Feldman Barrett )

    49 minÉpisode 54

    Avec Lisa Feldman Barrett

    What actually are “emotions” and how are they made? Lisa Feldman Barrett joins Igor and Charles to discuss what we’ve got right and what we’ve got completely wrong about the nature of our emotional lives. Igor …

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    What actually are “emotions” and how are they made? Lisa Feldman Barrett joins Igor and Charles to discuss what we’ve got right and what we’ve got completely wrong about the nature of our emotional lives. Igor grapples with the idea that red apples aren’t necessarily red, Lisa shares that anger doesn’t always look like anger, and Charles learns that a racing heartbeat can be interpreted in fundamentally different ways. Welcome to Episode 54.

    Special Guest: Lisa Feldman Barrett.

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  21. 53: Moral Reframing and The Science of Political Persuasion (with Robb Willer)

    60 minÉpisode 53

    Avec Robb Willer

    How can you persuade someone who disagrees with you on everything? In this episode, we discover the secrets of political persuasion with Robb Willer, a leading expert on political persuasion and moral …

    Notes de l’épisode

    How can you persuade someone who disagrees with you on everything? In this episode, we discover the secrets of political persuasion with Robb Willer, a leading expert on political persuasion and moral reframing. Igor grills Robb on the ethics of activism in social science, Robb defends his mission to make a difference in the world, and Charles is amazed to find out that he can fix his misperceptions with a few simple tricks. Don’t miss this inspiring and ground-breaking conversation that will transform how you communicate with others. Tune in to Episode 53 now!

    Special Guest: Robb Willer.

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  22. 52: World Wide Wisdom (with Deepak Ramola)

    55 minÉpisode 52

    Avec Deepak Ramola

    Imagine gathering hard-earned lessons from survivors of human trafficking in Nepal, middle school children in Afghanistan, refugees in Europe, and even a man who has witnessed over 12,000 deaths. Deepak Ramola …

    Notes de l’épisode

    Imagine gathering hard-earned lessons from survivors of human trafficking in Nepal, middle school children in Afghanistan, refugees in Europe, and even a man who has witnessed over 12,000 deaths. Deepak Ramola has been on such a lesson-gathering mission for a while, and he joins Igor and Charles to discuss the life lessons he has collected, who gets to define moral behaviour, and how we might change our culture to encourage more perspective-taking. Igor highlights the challenge of stepping outside ourselves in the heat of the moment, Deepak asks some challenging questions about love, and Charles learns the surprising value of proverbs as tools of reflection.

    Special Guest: Deepak Ramola.

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  23. 51: Tricky Colleagues and Contagious Emotions (with Tessa West)

    58 minÉpisode 51

    Avec Tessa West

    How do we respond wisely to foolish behaviour in the workplace? Tessa West joins Igor and Charles to talk about the most common types of ‘jerks at work’ - including the bulldozer, the credit stealer, and the …

    Notes de l’épisode

    How do we respond wisely to foolish behaviour in the workplace? Tessa West joins Igor and Charles to talk about the most common types of ‘jerks at work’ - including the bulldozer, the credit stealer, and the gaslighter, discussing what drives such unhelpful behaviour, and how best to deal with it. Igor explores the different ways we can respond to uncertainty in the workplace, Tessa suggests that we’re surprisingly nice to moral violators, and Charles learns the importance of building ‘affect contagion buffers’ into his day! Welcome to Episode 51.

    Special Guest: Tessa West.

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  24. 50: Morality Meets World (with Joshua Greene)

    57 minÉpisode 50

    Avec Joshua Greene

    To give to both your favourite charity and a super-effective charity recommended by experts, visit Giving Multiplier: https://givingmultiplier.org/invite/ONWISDOM Can insights from moral psychology increase …

    Notes de l’épisode

    To give to both your favourite charity and a super-effective charity recommended by experts, visit Giving Multiplier:
    https://givingmultiplier.org/invite/ONWISDOM

    Can insights from moral psychology increase donations to more effective charities? Joshua Greene joins Igor and Charles to discuss ventilator allocation and other pandemic-related trolley problems, deep pragmatism, the dual process theory of moral judgement, and the power of the veil of ignorance. Igor gets excited about the role of metacognition for wisdom, Joshua reveals in what contexts we feel more comfortable pushing a fat man off a bridge, and Charles learns that when it comes to unfamiliar moral problems, we should not expect cognitive miracles! Welcome to Episode 50.

    Special Guest: Joshua Greene.

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  25. 49: Wise Goals (with Ayelet Fishbach)

    48 minÉpisode 49

    Avec Ayelet Fishback

    What does goal-setting have to do with wisdom and how do we pick wise goals? Ayelet Fishbach joins Igor and Charles to discuss the dangers of moving too swiftly from planning-mode to action-mode, how to …

    Notes de l’épisode

    What does goal-setting have to do with wisdom and how do we pick wise goals? Ayelet Fishbach joins Igor and Charles to discuss the dangers of moving too swiftly from planning-mode to action-mode, how to compromise across multiple goals, and why we need to rethink our relationships with vegetables! Igor underscores the importance of thinking of wisdom as a process rather than an outcome, Ayelet encourages us to change our situation rather than ourselves, and Charles learns the benefits of approaching a choice as if you’d make it 100 times. Welcome to Episode 49.

    Special Guest: Ayelet Fishback.

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  26. 48: A Joyous Journey from Black-and-White to Grey (with Tom Gilovich)

    48 minÉpisode 48

    Avec Tom Gilovich

    Is "the spectrum" a more helpful way to think about the world than "categories"? Tom Gilovich joins Igor and Charles to discuss the perils of black-and-white thinking, the evolving data on the hot hand …

    Notes de l’épisode

    Is "the spectrum" a more helpful way to think about the world than "categories"? Tom Gilovich joins Igor and Charles to discuss the perils of black-and-white thinking, the evolving data on the hot hand phenomenon, the science of regret, why foxes are wiser than hedgehogs, and the freedom that comes from learning that we are of less interest to other people than we think. Igor considers the limits of psychological nudging in tackling society’s structural problems, Tom shares the perspective that leads him to be so unrelentingly joyful, and Charles learns that even scientists have to work hard to avoid being typecast. Welcome to Episode 48.

    Special Guest: Tom Gilovich.

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  27. 47: Charting Pandemic Waters: A Common Wisdom Model for Uncertain Times (with Howard Nusbaum) - Rebroadcast

    1 h 2 minÉpisode 47

    Avec Howard Nusbaum

    (First Broadcast - 21st June 2020) What is the value of wisdom in the time of the global pandemic? Does the community of behavioural scientists studying wisdom agree on anything about the nature of wisdom? Can …

    Notes de l’épisode

    (First Broadcast - 21st June 2020)

    What is the value of wisdom in the time of the global pandemic? Does the community of behavioural scientists studying wisdom agree on anything about the nature of wisdom? Can we say what we now know about wisdom and, conversely, what do we know we don’t yet know? Howard Nusbaum joins Igor and Charles to discuss the recently assembled Toronto Wisdom Task Force and the resulting Common Wisdom Model, meta-cognition, the thorny issue of moral-grounding, and sage advice regarding how to measure wisdom in the lab. Igor stresses the importance of building solid theoretical foundations for the field in the context of the pandemic, Howard reflects on the viability of evil wisdom, and Charles learns that we had better pay close attention today to the values we program into the decision-making robots of tomorrow.

    Special Guest: Howard Nusbaum.

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  28. 46: Antifragility, Gut Feelings, and the Myth of Pure Evil (with Jonathan Haidt) - Rebroadcast

    58 minÉpisode 46

    Avec Jonathan Haidt

    (First Broadcast - 4th November 2019) Does that which doesn’t kill you make you weaker? Should we always follow our emotions? Is life a battle between good people and bad people? And critically, what might the …

    Notes de l’épisode

    (First Broadcast - 4th November 2019)

    Does that which doesn’t kill you make you weaker? Should we always follow our emotions? Is life a battle between good people and bad people? And critically, what might the adoption of these three popular, but unwise, ideas be doing to a rising generation of young adults? Jonathan Haidt joins Igor and Charles to discuss the three great untruths of modern life, the nature of antifragility, the 'great awokening,' rising violence on US university campuses, and the origin story of the Heterodox Academy. Igor suggests that diversity can help some projects while hindering others, Jon shares his ultimate conflict-resolving ninja skill, and Charles learns that conservative voters come in radically different shapes and sizes.

    Special Guest: Jonathan Haidt.

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  29. 45: Wisdom at Work (with Barry Schwartz) - Rebroadcast

    59 minÉpisode 45

    Avec Barry Schwartz

    (First Broadcast - 28th December 2018) Can we design our workplaces to generate wiser behaviour? Why do we work anyway, and would we still work if we didn’t get paid? Do employers even want their employees to …

    Notes de l’épisode

    (First Broadcast - 28th December 2018)

    Can we design our workplaces to generate wiser behaviour? Why do we work anyway, and would we still work if we didn’t get paid? Do employers even want their employees to develop wisdom? Barry Schwartz joins Igor and Charles to discuss how Aristotle’s Practical Wisdom applies in the 21st Century, the reasons why we work, idea technology, the unintended consequences of rules-based systems, and the moral dangers and limits of incentives. Igor proposes the idea of algorithm-based wise machines, Barry suggests companies hire for character rather than skill, and Charles learns why, in wiser work places, the cost of free-riders may well be a price worth paying.

    Special Guest: Barry Schwartz.

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  30. 44: A Special Announcement

    2 minÉpisode 44

    Igor and Charles return with a special announcement for On Wisdom listeners ...

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