The University of Chicago Wisdom Research Forum 2014, published August 6, 2014, featured three lectures. Jason Swartwood,

The University of Chicago Wisdom Research Forum 2014, published August 6, 2014, featured three lectures. Jason Swartwood, a philosophy doctoral candidate at the University of Minnesota, explored how wisdom is defined and recognized.

Sayuri Hayakawa from the University of Chicago Psychology Department discussed how bilingualism and language influence cognition. She noted that a lack of expertise can sometimes enhance creativity and lead to wiser decisions.

Guilherme Albieri of SUNY presented on wisdom's relationship to academic and clinical success. He highlighted that wise individuals possess superior self-regulatory and interpersonal skills, which mediate their interaction with the environment.

Mark Barnes' talk highlights the critical role of intellectual yet personal conversations in addressing climate change's disproportionate impacts on people of color and the poor. He shares stories

Mark Barnes' talk highlights the critical role of intellectual yet personal conversations in addressing climate change's disproportionate impacts on people of color and the poor. He shares stories from discussions with diverse audiences, emphasizing how these interactions are key to advancing equitable adaptation solutions.

Dr. Barnes is an active researcher specializing in North American geography, climate and society, environmental policy, and urban studies. This insightful presentation was delivered at a TEDx event, independently organized by a local community.

To learn more about TEDx, visit https://www.ted.com/tedx.

Mark Reynolds, Executive Director of Citizens’ Climate Lobby (CCL), has overseen rapid organizational growth, with CCL doubling or tripling in size annually during his tenure.

Leveraging

Mark Reynolds, Executive Director of Citizens’ Climate Lobby (CCL), has overseen rapid organizational growth, with CCL doubling or tripling in size annually during his tenure.

Leveraging his background as a private sector trainer and consultant, Reynolds empowers citizens to educate stakeholders on national climate solutions. A globally-recognized expert in finding common ground on energy, public policy, and the environment, he has presented at events like the Yale Project on Climate Change Communication.

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Dr. Mark Trexler, a climate change expert, was interviewed on April 23, 2016, by Ruth Ann Barrett of EarthSayers.tv, Voices of Sustainability. Barry Heidt

Dr. Mark Trexler, a climate change expert, was interviewed on April 23, 2016, by Ruth Ann Barrett of EarthSayers.tv, Voices of Sustainability. Barry Heidt provided camera work for the interview, which was published on April 27, 2016.

Dr. Trexler, with business partner Laura Kosloff, co-founded The Climate Web™. This knowledge solution helps users identify and track critical climate risk issues by organizing thousands of reports, news stories, and other materials, often extracting and linking key information for easy access.

Janine Benyus, Jason McLennan, and David McConville discuss the relationship between human lives, nature,

Janine Benyus, Jason McLennan, and David McConville discuss the relationship between human lives, nature, and ecological design.

Their insights are drawn from speeches given at the 2013 Bioneers Annual Conference.

This content was published on December 9, 2013.