What makes a person seem wise? Global study finds that cultures do differ - but not as much as you'd think

"Our recent study explored how people across cultures think of wisdom. It involved 34 researchers from various disciplines, highlighting the global interest in understanding this concept."

"Wisdom may appear to be shaped by cultural differences, but the core aspects of what makes someone wise are largely the same across cultures, emphasizing our shared perceptions."

"Participants associated wisdom with two key characteristics: reflective orientation and socio-emotional awareness, which unite differing cultural viewpoints on wisdom."

"Despite the divisions of the world, we see wisdom in the same individuals and associate it with similar traits, suggesting a universal understanding of wisdom."

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