Science curiosity is a desire to seek out and consume scientific information just for the pleasure of doing so. People who are science-curious do this because they take satisfaction in seeing what science does to resolve mysteries. That is different from somebody who would show interest in scientific information because they had a specific goal like wanting to do well in school. Science-curious … | Dan Kahan Continue reading Science Curiosity Is a Desire to Seek Out and Consume Scientific Information Dan Kahan
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Spirituality means a deep appreciation, respect, and love for the universe, the world, all life, and humanity — a sense of connectedness, awe, wonder, and curiosity — a deep understanding of being human and alive. | David Gurteen Continue reading The Meaning of Spirituality David Gurteen
We get to knowledge — especially “actionable” knowledge — by having desires and curiosity, through plotting and play, by being wrong more often than right, by talking with others and forming social bonds, by applying methods and then backing away from them, by calculation and serendipity, by rationality and intuition, by institutional processes … | David Weinberger Continue reading We Get to Knowledge by Having Desires and Curiosity David Weinberger
The most reliable antidepressant is rekindled curiosity, and only the curious try to draw bits of the world together into words. The word curious derives from the latin cura, which also gives us both cure and care. Curiosity is a cure for self-absorption, the cure being to care about the world and lay down roots Continue reading Curiosity as the Ultimate Antidepressant Joe Moran
Abstract This article describes evidence suggesting that science curiosity counteracts politically biased information processing. This finding is in tension with two bodies of research. The first casts doubt on the existence of “curiosity” as a measurable disposition. The other suggests that individual differences in cognition related to science comprehension — of which science curiosity, if Continue reading Science Curiosity and Political Information Processing Dan M. Kahan, Asheley Landrum, Katie Carpenter, Laura Helft and Kathleen Hall Jamieson (January 2017)
Let go of certainty. The opposite isn’t uncertainty. It’s openness, curiosity and a willingness to embrace paradox, rather than choose up sides. The ultimate challenge is to accept ourselves exactly as we are, but never stop trying to learn and grow. | Tony Schwartz Continue reading Let Go of Certainty Tony Schwartz
Curiosity evokes ‘concern’; it evokes the care one takes for what exists and could exist; a readiness to find strange and singular what surrounds us; a certain relentlessness to break up our familiarities and to regard otherwise the same things; a fervor to grasp what is happening and what passes; a casualness in regard to the traditional … | Michel Foucault Continue reading Curiosity Evokes Concern Michel Foucault
In this book, Curious, Ian Leslie makes a passionate case for the cultivation of our “desire to know.” Drawing on fascinating research from psychology, economics, education, and business, Ian looks at what feeds curiosity and what starves it and finds surprising answers. Curiosity is a mental muscle that atrophies without regular exercise and a habit Continue reading Curious: the Desire to Know and Why Your Future Depends on It by Ian Leslie (2014)
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Be curious, not judgmental. Credit: Unknown Source: Snopes (This quote is frequently misattributed to Walt Whitman.)Posts where this quotation is embedded The Power of Curiosity Driving human progressTags: curiosity (26) | judgement (5) | Walt Whitman (1)Google Web Search Photo Credits: Pixabay (Pixabay) Online Knowledge Café: Conversational Leadership — Beyond Knowledge Management Wednesday 17th March 2026, 14:00 Continue reading Be Curious, Not Judgmental Often misattribted to Walt Whitman
watashiato n. curiosity about the impact you’ve had on the lives of the people you know, wondering which of your harmless actions or long-forgotten words might have altered the plot of their stories in ways you’ll never get to see. | The Dictionary of Obscure Sorrows Continue reading Watashiato The Dictionary of Obscure Sorrows
We’re often told curiosity helps us learn more, lead better, or think creatively. But when treated only as a tool, its deeper meaning gets lost. What if curiosity isn’t just useful—but a way of caring, connecting, and being more fully present in the world? Continue reading The Care in Curiosity ** Seeing it not as a tool, but a way of being with the world
Curiosity didn’t begin as a quest for knowledge but as an act of care. Over time, we’ve separated inquiry from emotion, treating curiosity as a mental exercise. But its origins reveal a deeper truth: to be curious is to care enough to pay attention. Continue reading The Surprising Etymology of Curiosity A history rooted in care
Serendipity is the unexpected discovery of valuable insights and connections. Yet, in our fast-paced world, we often miss these moments, rushing past unplanned opportunities. By embracing curiosity and diverse interactions, we can increase the likelihood of meaningful, chance encounters that lead to new learning and growth. Continue reading The Power of Serendipity Discover how chance encounters can lead to insights and new opportunities
Understanding the scientific method is crucial for navigating the complexities of the natural world. Many people struggle with science because they lack a basic grasp of its principles. By learning the scientific method, we can engage with science more effectively and make more informed decisions in everyday life. Continue reading The Scientific Method The backbone of modern science
Conversational Leadership naturally integrates with the principles of the scientific method. Both emphasize inquiry and dialogue. While the scientific method is often linked to laboratory experiments, its structured approach of observation, hypothesis, and analysis can enrich our everyday conversations and decision-making. Continue reading The Scientific Method for Everyday Life Thinking and decision-making beyond the lab
The adjacent possible shows that small steps can lead to significant changes. But human habits and fears often shrink the space we move within. When we listen and respond with openness, conversation becomes a gateway to new futures. Continue reading Conversations and the Adjacent Possible How dialogue creates quiet shifts in what is possible
To have a productive conversation, participants must possess several conversational capacities. Continue reading Conversational Capacities Prerequisites to a good conversation
Without care, society would be impossible. Caring is at the root of creating a better world. If we care, we take responsibility. Continue reading Care ** We naturally take responsibility for the people and the things that we care about
Curiosity fuels human progress. Today’s complex world can dampen our natural inquisitiveness. Encouraging questions help us understand change, find new ideas, and keep learning. Continue reading The Power of Curiosity Driving human progress
Motivated reasoning is where we look for arguments in favor of conclusions we want to believe, regardless of the evidence. This is a primary stumbling block in forming sound beliefs and making good decisions. However, if we are science-curious, we are more likely to explore data contradicting our worldview and are less prone to this bias. Continue reading Science Curiosity A desire to seek out and consume scientific information for pleasure
