Science & the Big Questions

When Does Intelligence Peak?

Maybe that’s not even the right question.

Beautiful Minds, Scientific American

Topics: Cognitive Development Intelligence Knowledge Purpose Scott Barry Kaufman Wisdom

A Cosmologist Advocates Thoughtful Deployment of Science and Technology to Address the Challenges Facing Humanity

A review of Martin Rees’ latest book, On the Future: Prospects for Humanity.

Science

Topics: Martin Rees Technology Wisdom

How to Get Empowered, Not Overpowered, by AI

Many artificial intelligence researchers expect AI to outsmart humans at all tasks and jobs within decades, enabling a future where we’re restricted only by the laws of physics, not the limits of our intelligence.

TED

Topics: Intelligence Max Tegmark Robots Technology Wisdom

The Lower Your Social Class, the ‘Wiser’ You Are, Suggests New Study

Growing up working class gives people social skills that help broaden their perspective during conflicts.

Science

Topics: Education Wealth Wisdom

Science Says Making Better Decisions Starts With This One Fundamental Thing

New research shows wisdom isn't about knowledge. It's about what kind of person you are.

Inc.

Topics: Bias Decision-Making Intellectual Humility Values Wisdom

What Makes Us Human?

What does it mean to be “human”? Natalia Reagan and comic co-host Patrick Melton welcome paleoanthropologist Marc Kissel to discuss our evolutionary journey and the study of wisdom, and try to uncover what it means to be human.

StarTalk All-Stars

Topics: Compassion Human Evolution Human Origins Human Uniqueness Language Symbolic Behavior Wisdom

Conversations on Wisdom: UnCut Featuring Richard J. Davidson

Richard Davidson is a renowned neuroscientist and one of the world’s leading experts on the impact of contemplative practices, such as meditation, on the brain.

Wisdom Research, The University of Chicago

Topics: Meditation Richard Davidson Wisdom