Name: Our loss of wisdom
Uploaded: 2009-02-16T08:27:00Z
Duration: 20 min 31 s
Description: 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 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: Our loss of wisdom

Our loss of wisdom

Excessive rules and incentives can erode moral skill, leading to mediocrity in professions and a decline in personal responsibility.

Real-world challenges require 'practical wisdom,' a blend of moral will and skill, enabling individuals to navigate complex situations.

Practical wisdom in everyday roles enhances care, empathy, and the moral will to improve lives, transcending mere job descriptions.