Dilip Jeste, MD | Wiser: The Scientific Roots of Wisdom, Compassion, and What Makes Us Good

In this episode, I speak to Dr. Dilip Jeste the author of Wiser: The Scientific Roots of Wisdom, Compassion, and What Makes Us Good. Dr. Jeste is a neuropsychiatrist who has spent more than 20 years studying aspects of wisdom and healthy aging. He is a professor of psychiatry and neuroscience and the director of the Center for Healthy Aging at UC San Diego.

The conversation explores: 

• The definition of wisdom
• Cultivating Compassion
• Emotional Regulation
• Self-reflection and curiosity
• Why wisdom matters and so much more 

Connect with Dr. Dilip Jeste:

Homepage: https://dilipjestemd.com/

Twitter: twitter.com/UCSDHealthAging

TEDMED Talk: https://www.tedmed.com/talks/show?id=526815

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