About The Project
The Wise Judgment Consortium brings together an international team of researchers to examine how culture shapes our decision-making. Our interdisciplinary approach combines psychology, natural language processing/LLMs, computational modelling, and psychometrics to uncover the complex ways in which cultural, ecological, and situational factors influence the decisions we make every day.
Research Focus and Objectives
In a world where cultural and moral conflicts are inevitable, understanding how diverse populations navigate these challenges is crucial. Our goal is to systematically explore and map the nuances of wise decision-making strategies across different cultural contexts, providing insights that extend beyond traditional Western-centric models.
Our research seeks to uncover the hidden layers of wisdom in decision-making by examining how people from various cultures handle conflicts and dilemmas. We aim to develop a culturally inclusive model of decision-making that reflects the diverse ways in which people approach challenges, balancing moral values, interpersonal dynamics, and personal preferences.
Methodology
Our research explores how different cultures approach complex decision-making by focusing on real-world scenarios that require wisdom. We follow a three-step process:
Understanding Common Challenges
We start by identifying the most common and unique situations that people face across various cultures, such as moral dilemmas, personal decisions, and interpersonal conflicts. This helps us understand the context in which wisdom is needed.
Exploring Wise Decision-Making
Next, we gather insights from people around the world on the strategies they consider wise in these situations. Through surveys and interviews, we explore how different cultures define and apply wisdom in their decision-making processes.
Modelling and Testing
Finally, we develop models to understand why certain strategies work well in specific situations and how these strategies can be adapted to different cultural contexts. This allows us to predict the effectiveness of various approaches and offer practical tools for better decision-making.
By combining insights from diverse cultures and advanced modeling techniques, our research aims to redefine how wisdom is understood and applied in decision-making across the globe.
Resources and Readings
- Grossmann, I., & Eibach, R. E. (2024). Metajudgment: Metatheories and Beliefs About Good Judgment Across Societies. Current Directions in Psychological Science. Link.
- Johnson S.G.B., Bilovich A., Tuckett, D. (2023). Conviction Narrative Theory: A theory of choice under radical uncertainty. Behavioural and Brain Sciences. Link.
- Grossmann, I., Eibach, R. P., Koyama, J., & Sahi, Q. B. (2020). Folk standards of sound judgment: Rationality versus Reasonableness. Science Advances. Link.
- Rudnev, M., Barrett, H.C., Buckwalter, W., ...Grossmann, I. (2024). Dimensions of wisdom perception across twelve countries on five continents. Nature Communications. Link.