Dr. Amishi Jha, Associate Professor of Psychology and Director of Contemplative Neuroscience, Mindfulness Research and Practice Initiative at the University of Miami, presented "The Wisdom of

Dr. Amishi Jha, Associate Professor of Psychology and Director of Contemplative Neuroscience, Mindfulness Research and Practice Initiative at the University of Miami, presented "The Wisdom of Being Here Now: Strengthening Attention with Mindfulness Training."

This presentation was delivered at the University of Chicago Wisdom Research Forum on May 8, 2015. The recording was published on June 4, 2015. Explore Dr. Jha's work at amishi.com/lab/people/.

Dr. Margaret Plews-Ogan, Bernard B. and Anne L. Brody Teaching Associate Professor of Medicine and Director of the Center for Appreciative Practice at the University of Virginia, presented "Wisdom

Dr. Margaret Plews-Ogan, Bernard B. and Anne L. Brody Teaching Associate Professor of Medicine and Director of the Center for Appreciative Practice at the University of Virginia, presented "Wisdom in Medicine: The Path through Adversity."

This presentation took place at the University of Chicago Wisdom Research Forum on May 8, 2015. For Dr. Plews-Ogan's bio, visit: University of Virginia Medicine.

This content was published on June 4, 2015.

Barry Schwartz passionately advocates for practical wisdom as an antidote to excessive bureaucracy. He argues that rules often fail

Barry Schwartz passionately advocates for practical wisdom as an antidote to excessive bureaucracy. He argues that rules often fail and incentives backfire, emphasizing that everyday wisdom is crucial for rebuilding our world.

A scholar of economics and psychology, Schwartz offers profound insights into modern life. He is currently collaborating with Ken Sharpe to study wisdom.

Jeffrey Webster, PhD, an Instructor of Psychology from Langara College, presented "The H.E.R.O.(E) Model of

Jeffrey Webster, PhD, an Instructor of Psychology from Langara College, presented "The H.E.R.O.(E) Model of Wisdom" at the University of Chicago Wisdom Research Forum on May 8, 2015.

This model, which stands for Humor, Experience, Reflection, Emotion, and Openness, highlights the importance of grounding wisdom in real-life experiences.