Introduction: Seeking wisdom of the ages at all ages -- What is wisdom? Defining wisdom ; The neuroscience of wisdom ; Wisdom and aging ; Measuring wisdom: the Jeste-Thomas wisdom index -- Components of wisdom. Cultivating compassion ; Emotional regulation with happiness ; Balancing decisiveness with acceptance of uncertainty ; Self-reflection, curiosity, and humor ; Spirituality -- Enhancing practical and societal wisdom. Becoming wiser faster ; Wisdom boosters: drugs, gadgets, and artificial wisdom? ; The future of wisdom: moving from individual to societal wisdom.
Summary:
"From the field's pioneer, an exploration of the neurobiology and psychology of wisdom: what science says it is and how to nurture it within yourself, at any stage of your life"--
