Assignment
First, watch Barry Schwartz's TED talk video, "Our loss of wisdom".
Then answer the following questions:
1. What did Mike, Charlene, and Luke understand that is not captured by a list of their duties? How was this reflected in their actions?
2. What is the analogy between wisdom and music that Schwartz draws? What do musicians need, and what skill do accomplished musicians have that goes beyond this need, according to Schwartz?
3. According to Scott Simon, what is the effect of following rules and procedures?
4. What advice does Schwartz have for re-moralizing work?
WATCH: Barry Schwartz TedTalk video- "Our Loss of Wisdom"