Wisdom Versus a High Speed Connection

Stephen Mason blogs on wisdom for Psychology Today.

"Perhaps there are some isolated cultures where the lessons learned during the lifetime of an elder are still held in high regard. Let's consult the wise one. Mostly, these would be groups where not much changes from one generation to the next and life goes on in pretty much the same way in pretty much the same place. China before it was opened to the West and the Australian outback come to mind. How you made your way through the day would surely benefit from the experiences of those who went before...but now?"

Read the blog.