Exploring Wisdom(from 25v26)
Wisdom Wikipedia
Wisdom Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy
What Is Wisdom, and Can It Be Taught? brainfacts.org
Are You Wise? And What Actually Is Wisdom? Christopher Dwyer at Psychology Today
...if you were to ask me what wisdom is, I would say it's a domain-general, metacognitive process, with epistemological understanding at its foundation, that develops over time with quality learning, and values and prioritises the application of critical thinking when needed. The wise recognise their strengths, limitations, and place in the universe, making sure not to sweat the small stuff. Finally, I would clarify that it's not a thinking process per se (in that it facilitates the choosing of what thinking process or processes to use); rather, it is an approach to life (once developed), just as much as it is an approach to thinking. I hope we are all so lucky to develop it someday.
5 Traits of Wisdom Christopher Dwyer at Psychology Today
Why Is Metacognition So Important for Good Thinking? Christopher Dwyer at Psychology Today
wisdom - sapience EBSCO
... a complex human capability that integrates knowledge, experience, understanding, and sound judgment. It has been the subject of philosophical inquiry since ancient times, with figures like Plato considering it a cardinal virtue linked to moral reasoning. Modern discussions have expanded on this by incorporating insights from psychology, which suggest that wisdom is a learned trait that often deepens with age and life experiences. Contemporary psychologists have proposed various theories about wisdom, linking it to cognitive and emotional components and the capacity for reflection and compassion.Research indicates that wisdom correlates with specific brain regions, particularly the limbic system and prefrontal cortex, suggesting that balanced activity between these areas is essential for wise decision-making. Despite age-related changes in cognitive functions, studies show that the ability to reason and understand continues to develop, leading to a greater sense of wisdom in older individuals. Additionally, wisdom is associated with overall well-being and social functioning, highlighting its significance in enhancing human life. Ultimately, while wisdom is recognized as a rare quality, it is believed to be a trait that can be cultivated over time.
Sapience George Mobus and see also A Theory of Sapience: Using Systems Science to Understand the Nature of Wisdom and the Human Mind (pdf)
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Knowledge is the accumulation of facts and information, while wisdom is the ability to apply that knowledge effectively in real-life situations. Wisdom often comes from personal experiences and insights gained over time....Knowledge provides the foundation for understanding the world and making informed decisions.
Wisdom allows individuals to navigate complex situations, make sound judgments, and apply knowledge in meaningful ways.
In summary, while knowledge and wisdom are related, they serve different purposes in personal and professional contexts. Knowledge equips us with facts, while wisdom guides us in how to use those facts effectively.
There's a relationship between data, information, knowledge, understanding, and wisdom. Our networks are awash in data. A little of it's information. A smidgen of this shows up as knowledge. Combined with ideas, some of that is actually useful. Mix in experience, content, compassion, discipline. humor, tolerance, and humility, and perhaps knowledge becomes wisdom.
Clifford Stoll Silicon Snake Oil (1995)
Imagined Wise Persons
Granny WeatherwaxEsmerelda Weatherwax discworld.fandom.comWhat is your favourite piece of Weatherwax Wisdom? reddit/discworld
Some words of wisdom from Granny Weatherwax spookyhandle
Tyrion Lannister (who qualifies as Wise by living to the end...)
Tyrion Lannister WikipediaTyrion Lannister gameofthrones.fandom.com
Seven Sages of Greece Wikipedia
Actual Wise Persons
MontaigneThe Wisdom of Montaigne—12 Short Rules for Life J.W. Bertolotti at Medium13 Pieces Of Indispensable Wisdom From Ursula K. Le Guin...Life should be an aim unto itself, a purpose unto itself, stressed Montaigne. His collection of Essays provides a plethora of practical wisdom on various aspects of life — gained through his own rigorous self-observation. As Montaigne observed, "If you fail to grasp life, it will elude you. If you do grasp it, it will elude you anyway." Therefore, learning to live, in the end, is learning to live with imperfection in this way and even to embrace it.
- "The most certain sign of wisdom is cheerfulness."
- "When I am attacked by gloomy thoughts, nothing helps me so much as running to my books."
- "The greatest thing in the world is to know how to belong to oneself."
- "We trouble our life by thoughts about death, and our death by thoughts about life."
- "He who fears he shall suffer already suffers what he fears."
- "My life has been full of terrible misfortunes, most of which never happened."
- "Obsession is the wellspring of genius and madness."
- "Saying is one thing, and doing is another."
- "If I speak of myself in different ways, that is because I look at myself in different ways."
- "Nothing is so firmly believed as that which we least know."
- "Life itself is neither a good nor an evil: life is where good or evil find a place, depending on how you make it for them."
- "Writing does not cause misery; it is born of misery."
Wisdom of Montaigne: 21 Short Rules for (the Good) Life perennialleader.com
Appreciating the Wisdom of Ursula K. Le Guin, Now that She's Gone Jenny Bhatt at National Book Review
75 Words of Wisdom From The Best Minds (Ever) wisdomquotes.com
Wisdom, Resilience, and Well-Being in Later Life Dilip V Geste et al. Ann Rev Clinical Psychology (pdf)
...This article focuses on keeping the mind and brain healthy with psychosocially active aging. It has six sections: Philosophy Concepts of Wisdom, Resilience, and Well-Being; Wisdom: Clinical, Neurobiological, and Evolutionary Perspectives; Resilience, Adaptation, and Augmentation; Psychological Resilience, Brain Health, and Whole Person Health; Pre- venting Depression and Promoting Resilience and Well-Being in Old Age; and The Centenarian as a Model of Resilience and Well-Being.
More on the MORE Life Experience Model: What We Have Learned (So Far) Judith Glück et al. J Val Inq (2019)
...few people actually become wise in the course of their lives — while most of us become (or remain) well-adapted and happy, generally satisfied, or even bitter or depressed. Why is it that some people, but not others, grow wise over time by learning from life's challenges?...Based on the literature on wisdom and growth from challenging experiences, we proposed five resources as important for the development of wisdom: Mastery, Openness, Reflectivity, and Emotion Regulation including Empathy
Wisdom and value orientations: Just a projection of our own beliefs? Judith Glück et al. (2019)
...Conclusions: Most people believe that wise individuals are concerned about the well-being of others, have respect for cultural, religious, and individual differences and traditions, and care deeply about self-direction, fairness, and equality as fundamentals of human society. Whether these relationships are also found empirically depends on which measure of wisdom is used.
Quotes from Sandman: Wisdom and Wonder from Neil Gaiman's Masterpiece
Wisdom Literature in Ancient Near East
What is wisdom literature? California Learning Resource Network
Category: Wisdom literature Wikipedia
...Articles relating to wisdom literature, a genre of literature that first began in the ancient Near East. It consists of statements by sages and the wise that offer teachings about divinity and virtue. Although this genre uses techniques of traditional oral storytelling, it was disseminated in written form.
The Book of Wisdom [Apocrypha]
(it occurs to me that 'wisdom' is sort of a tarbaby, easy to get entangled with, and grows worse as one tries to deal with it
The Tar Baby: A Global History - chapter 1 pdfThe Tar-Baby: Folktales of Aarne-Thompson-Uther Types 175 and 1310A