Global Wisdom: Reimagining Coexistence, Power, and Leadership
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SMU Community, Public
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Synopsis
The figure above demonstrates the Müller-Lyer illusion, where equal-length lines appear different due to cognitive processing, illustrating how perceptions can mislead us – a key concept in Behavioural Economics. This field explores how psychological attributes affect economic decisions. Our lecture will first examine examples of how these attributes lead to seemingly irrational decisions. Then we will discuss leveraging an understanding of behavioural biases to subtly influence decision-making contexts, nudging individuals towards more desirable choices.
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Speaker Details
Maria Guajardo
 | Dr. Maria Guajardo is a Professor of Leadership Studies at Soka University, Japan, and previously served as Dean and Vice-President. Her research is at the intersection of leadership, global learning, and critical pedagogy. Her books include Value-Creating Education: Teachers’ Perceptions and Practices (Bosio & Guajardo, 2024) and the forthcoming book, Global Leadership for an Equitable, Resilient, and Sustainable Future (Guajardo et al., 2025). She is a scholar, author, international facilitator/coach, and motivational speaker. She received the University of Denver Alumni Lifetime Achievement Award and the Soka University Award of Highest Honor. For her contribution to education in the United States, Maria was awarded a Congressional Commendation. |
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