Wise Judgment Consortium
Redefining decision-making beyond Western-centric models
Our Mission
The Wise Judgment Consortium is dedicated to pioneering a new understanding of how diverse cultures and contexts influence wise decision-making. We’re challenging Western-centric models and exploring how diverse societies navigate complex choices. By integrating insights from psychology, natural language processing, computational modeling, and cross-cultural research, we aim to build a more inclusive and globally relevant model of wisdom in decision-making.
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News and Events
Stay updated on new developments, publications and other news related to the project.
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Call for Research Proposals – Wise Judgment Consortium
The Wise Judgment Consortium (WJC) invites researchers in psychology and other cognitive and decision sciences to pitch their favourite research idea for the upcoming Pathways to Wisdom project. Who we are The WJC brings together an international team of researchers to uncover how cultural, ecological, and situational factors influence the decisions we make every day.…
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Exciting Opportunity: Postdoctoral Position in the Wise Judgment Consortium
Our co-leads, Dr. Falk Lieder and Dr. Igor Grossmann, are seeking a Postdoctoral Researcher to join the Wise Judgment Consortium (WJC) at UCLA. This position offers a unique opportunity to collaborate on cutting-edge research exploring the cognitive, social, and cultural foundations of wise judgment and decision-making. Next Review Date: Monday, November 10, 2025, at 11:59…
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WaC Research Featured in Süddeutsche Zeitung!
Wisdom and Culture Lab research was recently featured in Süddeutsche Zeitung, highlighting international findings showing that, from villages in Ecuador to government offices in Berlin, people facing tough decisions prefer to trust their inner voice—challenging the notion that this tendency is unique to the West.
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WaC Research Featured in Haaretz!
Wisdom and Culture lab research featured in a recent article in Haaretz on new cross-cultural research revealing that, across both traditional and collectivist societies as well as modern and individualistic ones, people tend to prefer trusting their own judgment over following others’ advice.
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Explore the Wisdom and Culture Lab’s Exhibition on Google Arts & Culture
The Wisdom and Culture Lab at the University of Waterloo is now featured on Google Arts & Culture! Discover how our exhibition explores the psychological roots of wisdom and the dynamics of cultural change. Also, check below to see some parts of the exhibition..