In our Talking About discussion of "Gaining Wisdom versus Knowledge" and how to develop that in our lives, we came to some interesting conclusions (and I added some for the purposes of this post too). I think that the discussion around using AI for knowledge and Humans for analysis and gaining wisdom from that was also an interesting perspective. It goes right along with my friend's opinion of AI -- that it will make diligent and smart people smarter, and lazy or dumb people dumber. Lol. Here's a list of things that you might think about for your own life in seeking wisdom: Cultivate Critical Thinking:

Analyze Information: Don't accept information at face value. Evaluate the credibility of sources, understand the context, and recognize biases.
Question Assumptions: Regularly challenge your own and others' assumptions. This helps prevent narrow thinking and encourages open-mindedness.
Engage in Reflective Practice:

Regular Reflection: Take time to reflect on your experiences, successes, and failures. Journaling can be a helpful tool.
Learn from Mistakes: Treat failures as learning opportunities. Reflect on what went wrong and how to improve.
Seek Diverse Perspectives:

Read Widely: Explore a variety of subjects, cultures, and viewpoints. This broadens your understanding and helps you see the bigger picture.
Engage in Discussions: Participate in conversations with people who have different backgrounds and opinions.
Practice Mindfulness and Presence:
Mindful Awareness: Develop mindfulness practices such as meditation to stay present and aware in daily life.
Deep Listening: Practice listening to understand, rather than to respond. This fosters deeper connections and understanding.
Integrate Knowledge with Experience:
Apply Learning: Put theoretical knowledge into practice. Real-life application deepens understanding.
Seek Experiences: Pursue diverse experiences that challenge and expand your comfort zone.
Develop Emotional Intelligence:
Self-Awareness: Understand your own emotions, motivations, and values.
Empathy: Develop the ability to understand and share the feelings of others.
Cultivate Humility and Lifelong Learning:

Admit Limitations: Recognize and accept that you don't know everything. Stay open to new learning.
Continuous Growth: Commit to lifelong learning and self-improvement.
Prioritize Relationships and Community:

Build Connections: Foster meaningful relationships and contribute to your community.
Learn from Others: Value the wisdom of those with more experience, including elders.
Differentiate Knowledge from Wisdom:

Knowledge is Information: Understand that knowledge is the accumulation of facts and information.
Wisdom is Insight: Recognize that wisdom involves deeper understanding, judgment, and the ability to apply knowledge in meaningful ways.
Embrace Complexity and Uncertainty:

Tolerate Ambiguity: Accept that not all questions have clear or simple answers.
Navigate Paradoxes: Develop the ability to hold and understand multiple, sometimes conflicting, perspectives.
Practice Ethical Living:

Align Actions with Values: Ensure that your actions are consistent with your ethical beliefs and values.
Serve Others: Look for opportunities to contribute positively to the lives of others and society as a whole.
Use Technology Wisely:

Curate Information: Be selective about the information you consume online. Focus on quality over quantity.
Balance Online and Offline Life: Make sure to spend time away from screens, engaging in real-world activities and relationships.