Chapter

The Science of Curiosity
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00:00 - 07:37 (07:37)

The podcast delves into the topic of curiosity, discussing its different types and the scientific research behind the feeling.

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Dr. Livio discusses curiosity through the eyes of Richard Feynman, Leonardo da Vinci, and other historic figures in this podcast.
00:00 - 03:10 (03:10)
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Curiosity
Summary

Dr. Livio discusses curiosity through the eyes of Richard Feynman, Leonardo da Vinci, and other historic figures in this podcast.

Chapter
The Science of Curiosity
Episode
#042 - Dr Mario Livio - What Makes Us Curious?
Podcast
Modern Wisdom
Author spent five years reviewing research done on curiosity in psychology and neuroscience, highlighting the importance of multidisciplinary perspective.
03:10 - 06:33 (03:22)
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Curiosity
Summary

Author spent five years reviewing research done on curiosity in psychology and neuroscience, highlighting the importance of multidisciplinary perspective.

Chapter
The Science of Curiosity
Episode
#042 - Dr Mario Livio - What Makes Us Curious?
Podcast
Modern Wisdom
In this podcast, the speaker defines the four types of curiosity.
06:33 - 07:37 (01:04)
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Curiosity
Summary

In this podcast, the speaker defines the four types of curiosity. The first type is perceptual curiosity, which is the curiosity we feel when something surprises us, when something is ambiguous, or when something doesn't quite agree with what we know or think we know.

Chapter
The Science of Curiosity
Episode
#042 - Dr Mario Livio - What Makes Us Curious?
Podcast
Modern Wisdom