Wiser by Dilip Jeste & Scott LaFee Summary
Overview of Wiser
Discover the science of wisdom with Dr. Dilip Jeste's groundbreaking book that reveals how compassion and empathy are neurobiologically wired. Can wisdom be learned at any age? This research-backed guide tackles modern crises from loneliness to addiction, offering a blueprint for personal growth beyond mere intelligence.
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The Quest for Wisdom in a Complex World
What separates the truly wise from the merely intelligent? While we might admire brilliant minds, they often appear stressed and self-centered. The truly wise demonstrate something more profound - they remain calm amid chaos, blend intelligence with warmhearted compassion, and make consistently better decisions even when facing life's most complex challenges. In "Wiser," neuropsychiatrist Dr. Dilip Jeste transforms our understanding of wisdom from an ethereal philosophical concept into something tangible, measurable, and cultivable. His journey began unexpectedly while researching schizophrenia in older adults. Contrary to expectations that patients would deteriorate with age, many actually improved. This phenomenon mirrored mathematician John Nash's experience, whose schizophrenia symptoms diminished as he aged. This surprising discovery led Jeste to a revolutionary insight: wisdom has biological foundations that can be scientifically understood and deliberately developed. Through extensive research and expert consensus, Jeste identified several core components of wisdom that remain remarkably consistent across millennia and cultures - suggesting wisdom isn't merely a cultural construct but a fundamental aspect of human potential.
The Neurobiology of Wisdom: Where Virtue Lives in the Brain
The Paradox of Aging: Growing Wiser as Bodies Decline
Compassion and Emotional Regulation: The Heart of Wisdom
Decision-Making Under Uncertainty: The Wisdom of Not Knowing
Cultivating Wisdom in Everyday Life
The Path Forward: Wisdom in a Fractured World
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Cree par des anciens de Columbia University a San Francisco
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
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