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Wiser Conversations

Wiser Conversations

Written by: Aera Foundation
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Wiser Conversations was founded by Derek Handley in April 2020 as we faced our new surreality of the COVID-19. Ché Zara Blomfield joined soon-after as Creative Producer. Esteemed guests have included: Dr. Susan David, Priya Parker, Dr. Hinemoa Elder, Naomi Klein, and Pico Iyer, exploring topics ranging from climate change to gatherings and mental health.


Wiser is supported by Fife Foundation and hosted by the Aera Foundation, a New Zealand-registered charitable trust.

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Episodes
  • Reflecting on 2020: Ilia Delio

    Reflecting on 2020: Ilia Delio
    Sep 20 2022
    A major schism is likely for the church unless structural issues such as imperial politics, ancient metaphysical and philosophical principles are addressed. The church needs to make a radical decision "towards a new ecclesial structure" our guest Ilia Delio, PhD argues. Sister Delio is an acclaimed theologian and ground-breaking author of twenty books in the area of science and religion, exploring themes of evolution, physics and neuroscience.

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    6 mins
  • Reflecting on 2020: Michael Ventura

    Reflecting on 2020: Michael Ventura
    Sep 13 2022
    Understanding what is really going on, both in ourselves and in others, is key to finding valuable perspectives that can be practically applied to solve problems, in work and life. Michael Ventura is an accomplished entrepreneur, practitioner, and author, who recognised a disconnect between business and well-being. His book, Applied Empathy explores the intersectionality of these two worlds through the practice of empathy for the self, and for others.

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  • Reflecting on 2020: Mandeep Rai

    Reflecting on 2020: Mandeep Rai
    Sep 6 2022

    Mandeep Rai is an established journalist, having reported for the BBC World Service, Reuters and others. She has also travelled to more than 150 countries and holds a PhD in global values.


    For her acclaimed book, Rai chose to tell the stories of 101 countries, each which has a single, unique value that has defined the nation's history, culture, and global influence.


    She found that by reflecting on the definable values held in certain places, we have a compass for better understanding of our own core values, how they are shaped, and why they can help guide us.


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