Chapter
The Importance of Curiosity
14:12 - 23:47 (09:35)
This episode discusses the importance of curiosity in motivating learning and enhancing education. The role of genetics in determining curiosity is also explored.
Clips
Curiosity has a strong genetic component, but there are still vast differences among individuals in terms of the things they are curious about and the intensity of their curiosity, according to studies including those done with identical twins.
14:12 - 18:35 (04:23)
Summary
Curiosity has a strong genetic component, but there are still vast differences among individuals in terms of the things they are curious about and the intensity of their curiosity, according to studies including those done with identical twins.
ChapterThe Importance of Curiosity
Episode#042 - Dr Mario Livio - What Makes Us Curious?
PodcastModern Wisdom
This podcast episode explores ways to encourage curiosity in children, including answering their "why" questions and providing opportunities for exploration and discovery.
18:35 - 20:41 (02:05)
Summary
This podcast episode explores ways to encourage curiosity in children, including answering their "why" questions and providing opportunities for exploration and discovery.
ChapterThe Importance of Curiosity
Episode#042 - Dr Mario Livio - What Makes Us Curious?
PodcastModern Wisdom
The extinction of dinosaurs was caused by a large rock and asteroid that hit the earth, 66 million years ago.
20:41 - 23:47 (03:05)
Summary
The extinction of dinosaurs was caused by a large rock and asteroid that hit the earth, 66 million years ago. Starting with a topic that someone is already curious about is often a better way to encourage their curiosity about other subjects.