Barry Schwartz: Our loss of wisdom

The transcript discusses the importance of practical wisdom, using examples of hospital janitors who go beyond their job descriptions to improve patient care. It critiques the overreliance on rules and incentives, which can undermine moral skills and will. The speaker advocates for re-moralizing work by celebrating moral exemplars and emphasizes the role of character building in education. The talk concludes with a call to foster environments that encourage wisdom and virtue.

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