"Wisdom deficit in the age of information." by Edward Spence (Bookings at www.meetup.com/The-Philosophers-Corner/ ) The age of abundant information is paradoxically marked by a deficit of wisdom. It seems the more information we have the less wise we become in managing and controlling it for our individual and collective welfare. The glut of information has created gluttony for information, which can lead us to behave not necessarily unethically but rather unwisely. We have to learn how to use and disseminate information wisely in a manner that protects our individual and collective wellbeing. Wisdom that was the core concern of philosophy in ancient Greece provides a ready-made model. As a higher-type of knowledge, wisdom can provide practical know-how for applying information to improve our lives and that of others. It is also a reflective virtue in the form of practical prudence, which can teach us how to create and use information to live good and meaningful lives in the infosphere. Presentation by Edward Spence, BA (Honors, First Class), PhD (University of Sydney), is a senior lecturer in moral philosophy and applied ethics in the School of Communication and Creative Industries, Charles Sturt University. The Philosophers Corner 7:15pm, Wednesday 7 September 2011 Ariel Bookshop, 42 Oxford Street, Paddington. www.meetup.com/The-Philosophers-Corner
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