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Intermediate
Humanities
Wisdom Traditions for Technological Times
Explore how ancient wisdom traditions from around the world offer guidance for modern technological challenges. A comparative study of human wisdom across cultures and centuries.
PCW
Prof. Chen Wei-Ming
Comparative Religion Scholar & Former Baidu AI Ethics Advisor
14 weeks
2,654 students
4.8 (312 reviews)
English
$379
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Certificate of completion
What You'll Learn
Apply ancient wisdom to modern technological dilemmas
Develop cross-cultural frameworks for ethical living
Master contemplative practices for digital age stress
Build bridges between traditional wisdom and modern innovation
Course Topics
What is wisdom across cultures
Perennial philosophy
Why ancient wisdom matters now
Your wisdom heritage
Socratic wisdom and questioning
Aristotelian virtue ethics
Stoic resilience for modern life
Applying Greek wisdom to technology
Wu wei and effortless action
Yin-yang in digital life
The Tao of technology
Finding flow in information streams
Mindfulness in digital spaces
Non-attachment to technology
Compassion in online interactions
The middle way with tech
Relationships and technology
Digital ritual and propriety
Continuous learning (junzi)
Harmony in online communities
Relationship with nature and tech
Circular vs linear thinking
Community-centered approaches
Seven generations thinking
Moderation (wasatiyyah) in tech use
Knowledge and wisdom (ilm and hikmah)
Community (ummah) online
Ethical commerce and technology
Contemplation vs consumption
Sabbath and digital rest
Service and technology
Love in the age of algorithms
Study and debate tradition
Tikkun olam and tech
Sabbath boundaries
Questions as wisdom
Levels of consciousness and AI
Dharma in digital age
Karma and online actions
Maya and virtual reality
I am because we are
Community-first technology
Oral tradition in digital age
Collective wisdom
Creating your wisdom synthesis
Daily practices from traditions
Building wisdom community
Living wisely with technology
Practical wisdom (phronesis)
Discernment across traditions
Long-term thinking
Wisdom councils and advisors
Personal philosophy statement
Wisdom practices for daily life
Teaching and sharing wisdom
Continuing the journey
Requirements
- Interest in world philosophies and religions
- Open mind to diverse perspectives
- Some experience with meditation or contemplative practices helpful
This Course Includes
56 hours of video content
42 lessons
Downloadable resources
Certificate of completion
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