Read the full piece here: . #Metacognition #Wisdom #DecisionMaking #RadicalUncertainty #Psychology #Research.

The central idea: Metacognition gives people the tools to step back, examine their own thinking, and navigate uncertainty with more flexibility and balance. It’s not just a skill for personal growth, but a way to make decisions that hold up in unpredictable situations.

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A new paper is out in the Journal of Applied Research in Memory and Cognition!. Cultivating Wisdom Through Metacognition: A New Frontier in Decision-Making Under Radical Uncertainty by Igor Grossmann and Samuel Jonhson!

Take a moment to visit this one-of-a-kind collection on the Google Arts & Culture platform and check out how AI artists visualize the predictions by forecasters. Link -

Through a longitudinal forecasting tournament, researchers explored possible visions for human welfare and societal change, drawing on the insights of experts, superforecasters, and everyday people across four key domains: #Climate, #Economy, #Peace/War, and #PublicHealth.

We're excited to launch 8 exclusive exhibits on Google Arts & Culture that bring together the fields of #forecasting, #art, and #technology.

💬 Want to collaborate or learn more?.Check our website, scan the QR code or reach out:.waclab@uwaterloo.ca.berke.aydas@uwaterloo.ca. #WiseJudgment #DecisionScience #JoinUs #ResearchOpportunity #CulturalPsychology #InterdisciplinaryResearch #WACLab.

JOIN THE WISE JUDGMENT CONSORTIUM. We’re an international research team exploring how culture shapes decision-making and wisdom. And we’re inviting new collaborators to join us!. Whether you’re a researcher, or just passionate about these questions, there’s a place for you.

Igor also shared some exciting new collaborations and projects, which we’ll tell you more about soon. We are proud to be part of the inspiring community that came together at the Regional Cultural Differences Conference! Stay tuned for more updates about us!

And finally, our lab direct Dr. Igor Grossmann, gave a keynote presentation on the limits and importance of expert judgment and current causal models in social sciences (see more on #WhenExpertPredictionsFail here: .

Maksim Rudnev gave a symposium presentation where he analyzed ESS data to explore cultural value shifts across societies and time periods between Eastern and Western Europe.

Berke Aydas shared his PhD research from Türkiye as a poster presentation. His work examines the cognitive foundations of belief in free will and scientific determinism.

Peter Diep reached an academic milestone when he gave his first ever conference presentation! He discussed measurements of #intellectual #humility within the African context, and the socio-economic factors influencing how people navigate differing opinions. We are cheering him on

Last week, The Wisdom and Culture Lab presented at the 2nd Regional Cultural Difference Conference at the University of British Columbia! . Our time at the conference was productive and exciting! Here are some highlights >

We’re back! . After an year of productive work, we’ve got updates, new exciting papers, and more to share. Stay tuned for what’s coming next – you won’t want to miss it!

Check out Dr. Bizarro’s ResearchGate profile to learn more about her work: Discover more about the Wise Judgment Consortium or join our global collaboration to explore wisdom across cultures: (5/5).

She has worked as a Visiting Professor at McGill University and as a member of many esteemed organizations such as the National Institute of Science and Technology on Social & Affective Neuroscience (INCT-SANI) and the Consultative Committee of the Mind in Focus Movement. (4/5).

Dr. Bizarro shares: "This groundbreaking project broadens the scope of 'wise' decision-making, exploring new advancements in AI and psychological sciences, while aligning decision-making research with cultural diversity." (3/5).

Dr. Bizarro coordinates the Laboratory of Experimental Psychology, Neuroscience, and Behavior at UFRGS exploring time perception, body schema, and the illusion of control. (2/5).

The Wise Judgment Consortium ( introduces Dr. Lisiane Bizarro, Professor of Psychology at Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS @ufrgsnoticias) in Brazil! Her expertise is in #cognitive biases and cross-cultural decision-making. 💭(1/5).