Episode

#042 - Dr Mario Livio - What Makes Us Curious?
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51:05
Published: Mon Dec 10 2018
Description

Dr. Mario Livio is an internationally known astrophysicist, a Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science, a best-selling author, and a popular speaker. In his new book “Why? What Makes Us Curious”, Dr Livio delves into the subtleties and nuances of what constitutes our human capacity for curiosity and uses examples from Leonardo Da Vinci, Richard Feynman & many more to demonstrate the manifestation of curiosity throughout history. Expect to learn the different types of curiosity and their roles in our lives, how you can cultivate a more curious mindset for yourself & those around you, and who Dr Livio considers to be the most curious individual ever to have lived. Further Reading: Why? What Makes Us Curious - http://amzn.eu/d/i0VNbPW Follow Dr Livio on Twitter - https://twitter.com/Mario_Livio Check out everything I recommend from books to products and help support the podcast at no extra cost to you by shopping through this link - https://www.amazon.co.uk/shop/modernwisdom - Get in touch. Join the discussion with me and other like minded listeners in the episode comments on the MW YouTube Channel or message me... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chriswillx Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/chriswillx YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/ModernWisdomPodcast Email: https://www.chriswillx.com/contact

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The podcast delves into the topic of curiosity, discussing its different types and the scientific research behind the feeling.
00:00 - 07:37 (07:37)
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Curiosity
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The podcast delves into the topic of curiosity, discussing its different types and the scientific research behind the feeling.

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#042 - Dr Mario Livio - What Makes Us Curious?
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Modern Wisdom
Dr. Danioth discusses epistemic curiosity, the axis of access, and two of the most curious people in history.
07:37 - 14:12 (06:34)
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Curiosity
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Dr. Danioth discusses epistemic curiosity, the axis of access, and two of the most curious people in history.

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#042 - Dr Mario Livio - What Makes Us Curious?
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Modern Wisdom
This episode discusses the importance of curiosity in motivating learning and enhancing education.
14:12 - 23:47 (09:35)
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Curiosity
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This episode discusses the importance of curiosity in motivating learning and enhancing education. The role of genetics in determining curiosity is also explored.

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#042 - Dr Mario Livio - What Makes Us Curious?
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Modern Wisdom
The lead guitarist of Queen is not only known for his music, but also has a PhD in astrophysics.
23:47 - 30:50 (07:02)
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Queen, astrophysics
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The lead guitarist of Queen is not only known for his music, but also has a PhD in astrophysics. He is admired for his multitude of talents and interests.

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#042 - Dr Mario Livio - What Makes Us Curious?
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Modern Wisdom
The fear of people who are different from us in terms of race and social standing creates a sense of insecurity that can be overcome by curiosity and seeking knowledge.
30:51 - 47:39 (16:47)
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Social Awareness
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The fear of people who are different from us in terms of race and social standing creates a sense of insecurity that can be overcome by curiosity and seeking knowledge.

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#042 - Dr Mario Livio - What Makes Us Curious?
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Modern Wisdom
The host and guest discuss the different types of curiosity and what drives our desire to seek out information.
47:40 - 50:50 (03:10)
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Science
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The host and guest discuss the different types of curiosity and what drives our desire to seek out information. The guest also mentions his upcoming book "Why: What Makes Us Curious" and discusses his publisher's creative approach to promoting it.

Episode
#042 - Dr Mario Livio - What Makes Us Curious?
Podcast
Modern Wisdom