Igor Grossmann is professor of psychology at the University of Waterloo and College Member at the Royal Society of Canada. He studies wisdom, judgment and cultural change. His work has appeared in Science and PNAS. He has received honours including the APS Rising Star Award and SAGE Early Career Award.

Written by Igor Grossmann

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WISDOM

Wisdom is a virtue, but how do we judge if someone has it?

Our team explored who is considered wise in cultures with contrasting philosophical traditions. The results surprised us

by Maksim Rudnev & Igor Grossmann