“Most of us agree that wisdom is a complex trait. It’s not just one thing – it’s not like ‘optimism,’ which is a single specific trait. Wisdom is far more complex, comprised of different components.” -Dilip Jeste

Dr. Dilip Jeste and Dr. Peter Whitehouse, leading scientific researchers, will share their own perspectives about the scientific and cultural aspects of wisdom through the ages. In an interactive dialogue between themselves and then through questions and comments from the audience, they will consider questions like the following, among others:

• Does a science of wisdom leave anything out; can it distort our conceptions?
• Is there a wisdom of aging and how is it manifested?
• Is wisdom a cultural universality or are there important variations?
• How can we learn to enhance wisdom together?
• How can elders contribute to increasing wisdom in the world?

We will inquire into some of the world's most pressing topics such as the climate crisis, social determinants of health, digital technologies, and intergenerational relationships

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Facilitators

Dilip Jeste, MD, is the former Senior Associate Dean for Healthy Aging and Senior Care, and a Distinguished Professor of Psychiatry and Neurosciences at the University of California San Diego. His main areas of research include schizophrenia, neuropsychiatric interventions, successful aging, and wisdom.

He has published 14 books and 750+ peer-reviewed journal articles. He is the Past President of the American Psychiatric Association and is a member of the National Academy of Medicine. Click HERE to visit Dr. Jeste's website.

“Wisdom should be practical and not just theoretical. There’s no point to being wise if one can’t use it effectively in life and living.” - Dilip Jeste

This webinar is the fourth in the 2023 SI Series World Wisdom Perspectives & Cultural Traditions on Aging & Spirituality.

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