What is Wisdom?Giving Voice to Wisdom
Wisdom Thinkers Network believes that stories have the power to change the world, and by reweaving the wisdom of our traditional stories, both sacred and secular, and new understandings into education and public life we will be able to strengthen our social fabric and foster a more compassionate, inclusive, civil society. Learn more about us.
Searching for Answers and Wisdom
Searching for Answers and Wisdom in a Post 9/11 World:
We felt we needed to change the dominant narrative; to move beyond the conflict and the clash of ideologies to model civil discourse. And demonstrate that, in fact, true community can grow out of honoring each other’s stories. Our Sept 8th roundtable, couldn’t have been a more powerful affirmation.
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Wisdom Thinkers at the NAIS conference in Seattle
Ralph showed off our new stories and anti-bullying platform, and bonded with some great people, including TED 2011 star John Hunter. John created the World Peace Game to teach his 4th grade class the art of creating peace. Each of 4 country’s teams, fully armed under the command of their P.M, have been able to… Read More
Sustainable Developement: Looking ahead to the 20th Anniversary of Rio
DEMOCRACY, CAPITALISM AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT: Renewing the policy agenda. Naresh Singh During the decade before us we will mark the 20th anniversary of the United Nations world summits on various dimensions of development including Education (Jomtein , 1990 ), Human Rights ( Vienna, 1991), Sustainable Development ( Rio, 1992) Women (Beijing, 1993), Population (Cairo, 1994)… Read More
Wisdom Thinkers Network Receives Odyssey Networks Grant
WTN was among a select group of Odyssey members to receive a grant to produce several inspiring shorts from our roundtable participants. Richard Kroehling, an Emmy award winning producer and filmmaker, has already captured exquisitely beautiful footage of the powerful stories from our diverse group. We hope to have the material ready for viewing in… Read More
