The University of Chicago Wisdom Research Forum 2014, published August 6, 2014, featured three lectures. Jason Swartwood,

The University of Chicago Wisdom Research Forum 2014, published August 6, 2014, featured three lectures. Jason Swartwood, a philosophy doctoral candidate at the University of Minnesota, explored how wisdom is defined and recognized.

Sayuri Hayakawa from the University of Chicago Psychology Department discussed how bilingualism and language influence cognition. She noted that a lack of expertise can sometimes enhance creativity and lead to wiser decisions.

Guilherme Albieri of SUNY presented on wisdom's relationship to academic and clinical success. He highlighted that wise individuals possess superior self-regulatory and interpersonal skills, which mediate their interaction with the environment.

Shell is preparing another attempt to extract an estimated 400 billion barrels of oil and gas from the Arctic. However, drilling in this region is expensive and dangerous.

Falling oil

Shell is preparing another attempt to extract an estimated 400 billion barrels of oil and gas from the Arctic. However, drilling in this region is expensive and dangerous.

Falling oil prices and potential government action could jeopardize Shell's ambitions in the face of these significant challenges.

For further reading, see This Changes Everything by Naomi Klein here. Published by The Guardian on July 16, 2015.

Sustainability Pioneers' film, "It Takes a Village," highlights the power of community. Filmmaker Kirsi Jansa visits Butler,

Sustainability Pioneers' film, "It Takes a Village," highlights the power of community. Filmmaker Kirsi Jansa visits Butler, Pennsylvania, and Balcombe, UK, where residents are envisioning alternative futures amidst ongoing fossil fuel development.

Environmental lawyer Josh Roberts from Client Earth explains community power as a renewable energy system designed to benefit the broadest population. Support this vision by making a tax-deductible donation to Sustainability Pioneers.

Published on June 18, 2015, by Democracy Now, this report covers Pope Francis's encyclical on the environment and climate change. In the encyclical (available

Published on June 18, 2015, by Democracy Now, this report covers Pope Francis's encyclical on the environment and climate change. In the encyclical (available to download here), Pope Francis called for urgent action to protect the planet, urging leaders to hear "the cry of the Earth and the cry of the poor." He emphasized a moral imperative for all to safeguard the environment, advocating for a shift from a "throwaway" consumer culture in rich countries and an end to attitudes that prioritize profit over the common good. A key theme is the disparity between rich and poor, with the Pope noting the vast difference between those in "desperate and degrading poverty" and those with excessive possessions.

The discussion features Naomi Klein, author of "This Changes Everything: Capitalism vs. the Climate," who was invited to speak at the Vatican's "People and Planet First: The Imperative to Change Course" conference. Also joining is Nathan Schneider, a columnist at America magazine, a national Catholic weekly published by the Jesuits.

Democracy Now! is an independent global news hour, airing weekdays on over 1,300 TV and radio stations. Their livestream is available Monday through Friday, 8-9 am ET.

Banks are the primary creators of money. This raises the question of whether society should reclaim this sovereign power through public ownership of financial institutions.

Ellen Brown,

Banks are the primary creators of money. This raises the question of whether society should reclaim this sovereign power through public ownership of financial institutions.

Ellen Brown, founder of the Public Banking Institute, advocates for owning banks—or at least some of them. She argues this would safeguard public and private deposits, redirect profits to the public interest, ensure control over credit allocation, and reduce government expenses.

Baba Brinkman's "Rap Guide to Climate Chaos" is a hip-hop theatre show and album exploring climate change through character-driven song chapters. Using prodigious rhythmic phrasing, engaging

Baba Brinkman's "Rap Guide to Climate Chaos" is a hip-hop theatre show and album exploring climate change through character-driven song chapters. Using prodigious rhythmic phrasing, engaging visual projections, wit, enthusiasm, and peer-reviewed facts, Baba covers the salient causes, consequences, and solutions.

A featured song, "Make It Hot," delves into the game theory dynamics driving global warming and advocates for urgent carbon emissions pricing. You can see Baba Brinkman perform it here, and learn more about Baba at bababrinkman.com.

For additional information about the show, visit rapguidetoclimatechaos.com. Support Baba's "Climate Chaos" IndieGogo campaign here.

Capitalism is often seen as a dual force: a driver of prosperity that has lifted billions from poverty, yet also a system that can foster greed. Both views contain truth.

While free

Capitalism is often seen as a dual force: a driver of prosperity that has lifted billions from poverty, yet also a system that can foster greed. Both views contain truth.

While free enterprise promotes global prosperity, we must guard against materialism, remembering that money serves as a means to greater ends. Join Arthur Brooks—New York Times columnist, bestselling author, and president of the American Enterprise Institute—for this thought-provoking discussion.

Amidst numerous movements and tragedies, it's easy to feel overwhelmed. How do we stay accountable to our communities, question if "diversity" is enough, and avoid panic?

This week,

Amidst numerous movements and tragedies, it's easy to feel overwhelmed. How do we stay accountable to our communities, question if "diversity" is enough, and avoid panic?

This week, celebrated journalist and author Jeff Chang addresses these concerns. He offers a message of hope: we can navigate these challenges and be alright, provided we work together.

Despite scientific consensus on human-caused climate change, political rhetoric, such as President-elect Trump's "hoax" claim, emboldens denial. This fuels public anxiety over potential fossil

Despite scientific consensus on human-caused climate change, political rhetoric, such as President-elect Trump's "hoax" claim, emboldens denial. This fuels public anxiety over potential fossil fuel expansion and the reversal of climate progress, a significant shift from past bipartisan support.

Join us for an informative look at how climate change became so divisive. Climate scientist Michael Mann and cartoonist Tom Toles offer a satirical perspective, while science journalist Cristine Russell discusses the politicization of science. Psychologist Renee Lertzman explores the psychology of denial, aiming to foster common ground and solutions.

Meet Oregon's pioneering hemp farmers: Rick Kiyak-Boughton, Andy Kimm, and Trevor Hill. They are committed to cultivating and sharing the plant's many benefits.

Learn more about their work

Meet Oregon's pioneering hemp farmers: Rick Kiyak-Boughton, Andy Kimm, and Trevor Hill. They are committed to cultivating and sharing the plant's many benefits.

Learn more about their work at PacificHempFarms.com.