The real crisis? We stopped being wise..

Barry Schwartz: The real crisis? We stopped being wise
February 2009



"Barry Schwartz makes a passionate call for “practical wisdom” as an antidote to a society gone mad with bureaucracy. He argues powerfully that rules often fail us, incentives often backfire, and practical, everyday wisdom will help rebuild our world."

"Barry Schwartz studies the link between economics and psychology, offering startling insights into modern life. Lately, working with Ken Sharpe, he's studying wisdom."

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Elizabeth Gilbert: A different way to think about creative genius
February 2009



"Elizabeth Gilbert muses on the impossible things we expect from artists and geniuses -- and shares the radical idea that, instead of the rare person "being" a genius, all of us "have" a genius. It's a funny, personal and surprisingly moving talk."

"The author of Eat, Pray, Love, Elizabeth Gilbert has thought long and hard about some large topics. Her next fascination: genius, and how we ruin it."

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I would agree that everybody possesses some form of genius,
it just has a tendency to be beaten down and stifled by others while growing up.

Perhaps one of the most universal human tragedies is when everyday people
are robbed of the opportunity to achieve their fullest potentials
and to live a happy productive life.

I wonder how many Einsteins were born in places like Kenya who could’ve been but never were
because their growth was stunted by the circumstances of their environment?

Tragic.