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  • 6 - How Do We Cultivate Wisdom?

  • Robert J. Sternberg, Cornell University, New York, Judith Glück
  • Book:
    Wisdom
    Published online:
    07 October 2021
    Print publication:
    28 October 2021, pp 128-147

  • Summary

    This chapter discusses how to cultivate wisdom. First, it discusses why people are not wise, mainly, because they are susceptible to foolishness through eight fallacies.

    1. 1. The fallacy of unrealistic optimism.

    2. 2. The fallacy of egocentrism.

    3. 3. The fallacy of false omniscience.

    4. 4. The fallacy of false omnipotence.

    5. 5. The fallacy of false invulnerability.

    6. 6. The sunk-cost fallacy.

    7. 7. The fallacy that ignorance is bliss.

    8. 8. The fallacy of confirmation (myside) bias.

    The chapter then discusses principles of teaching for wisdom.

    1. 1. Seek a common good.

    2. 2. Balance one’s own with others’ interests and with higher order interests.

    3. 3. Seek to infuse positive ethical values.

Adaptive Intelligence
  • Surviving and Thriving in Times of Uncertainty
  • Robert J. Sternberg
  • Published online:
    21 January 2021
    Print publication:
    04 February 2021
  • Adaptive Intelligence is a dramatic reappraisal and reframing of the concept of human intelligence. In a sweeping analysis, Robert J. Sternberg argues that we are using a fatally-flawed, outdated conception of intelligence; one which may promote technological advancement, but which has also accelerated climate change, pollution, the use of weaponry, and inequality. Instead of focusing on the narrow academic skills measured by standardized tests, societies should teach and assess adaptive intelligence, defined as the use of collective talent in service of the common good. This book describes why the outdated notion of intelligence persists, what adaptive intelligence is, and how it could lead humankind on a more positive path.

  • Chapter 15 - Conclusion: How to Think Critically about Politics … and Anything Else!

  • Edited by Robert J. Sternberg, Cornell University, New York, Diane F. Halpern, Claremont McKenna College, California
  • Book:
    Critical Thinking in Psychology
    Published online:
    19 December 2019
    Print publication:
    16 January 2020, pp 354-376

  • Summary

    Contemporary politics provides numerous examples in which people fail to use critical thinking skills. There are many obstacles to critical thinking including, overconfidence, obsession with fantasies, and disregard for the truth, among others. To help students develop their critical thinking skills, universities need to be sure that critical thinking is being taught and that it is valued. Instructors need to use real-life examples that are relevant to their students’ lives, and teach students to recognize and overcome the many obstacles to critical thinking. Individuals can improve how they think about political issues by listening to diverse viewpoints, becoming informed about political issues, rewarding politicians who compromise to reach a goal, breaking down echo chambers, and valuing evidence-based thinking.