How God Works: The Science Behind Spirituality Becoming Wise
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Nov 2, 2025 
Igor Grossmann, a leading researcher on the psychology of wisdom, and Father Barton Geger, a Jesuit priest from Boston College, explore the essence of wisdom. They discuss how wisdom can be cultivated like a muscle—emphasizing perspective-taking and intellectual humility. Igor highlights techniques for improving decision-making by fostering reflection, while Barton details Ignatian spiritual exercises designed for everyday life. Together, they connect ancient practices with modern psychology, illustrating how clarity and moral grounding enhance wise thinking.
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Reflective Deliberation Is Universal
- Cross-cultural work found a common dimension of wisdom called reflective deliberation.
- This emphasizes careful thinking and weighing different arguments across societies.
Power Of Intellectual Humility
- Intellectual humility counters naive realism and helps us question our assumptions in conflict.
- Grossmann shows people often accept an illusion of objectivity and miss opportunities to ask "What if I'm wrong?"
Use Third-Person Reflection Daily
- Practice third-person reflection by writing diaries about your experiences from a distance.
- Igor Grossmann's studies show this habit increases intellectual humility and other wisdom traits over time.
