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Could sagacity might have a neurobiological basis? In a new article, psychiatry experts attempt to identify the central, unifying elements that define wisdom. Compassion. Self-understanding. Morality.

There’s an ancient story in both the West and East. A farmer has a neighbor who visits daily to ask what’s new. “What’s new?” “My horse ran away last night.” “Oh, that’s bad news!” “Bad news good news ...