
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 scientis... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 73 | Founded | 9 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Social SciencesPhilosophyScienceSociety & Culture | |||

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 t... more
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 KristjÔn KristjÔnsson)
Can we actually learn to be ... more
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... more
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... more
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Very interesting to listen to the conversations. šÆ
I stumbled upon episode 52 and was blown away so now I am working my way through the whole series. 2018 was a good year!
If you are intrigued by wisdom - what it is, how it can be accumulated, what science teaches us about it - then this podcast series is for you.
The best podcast I ever listened to. As an educator mostly interested in developing wisdom, I received countless insights and perspectives that enriched my work and my life. Thank you!
As someone who is concerned about the future of civil society, I feel fortunate to have discovered the On Wisdom podcasts. In my view, wise reasoning can become the foundation for growth as individuals as well as nurturing our collective well being. Igor and Charles affably engage their guests in exploring the kinds of questions we all should be asking!
Originally had to listen to an episode of this podcast for one of my personality psychology courses in uni and then fell in love with it. Presents current research in social psychology in a very accessible and charming manner. Keep up the great content!
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A thoughtful, science-driven show exploring wisdom, judgment, and decision-making through conversations with leading behavioral scientists. Episodes frequently center on metacognition, intellectual humility, narratives and culture, and the role of AI, misinformation, and social context in wise thinking. The format blends accessible dialogue with expert perspectives, linking empirical findings to practical guidance for everyday reasoning and policy implications. A notable strength is the breadth of scholars across psychology, philosophy, and cognitive science, plus a focus on how culture, narration, and tools shape wisdom across contexts. This makes it appealing to listeners who want rigorous thinking, actionable strategies, and nuanced disc... more
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1. Dilip Jeste
2. Barry Schwartz
3. Justin Brienza
4. Judith Glück
5. Ethan Kross
6. KristjƔn KristjƔnsson
7. Monika Ardelt
8. Eranda Jayawickreme
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