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Sean Carroll's Mindscape: Science, Society, Philosophy, Culture, Arts, and Ideas

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Curiosity Unleashed: Understanding Behavior Across Species

This chapter explores the intricacies of explanation-seeking behavior in children and animals, drawing parallels between cognitive development in toddlers and non-human primates. It emphasizes the importance of understanding how curiosity shapes learning and the implications for education, while addressing the limits of our explanations.

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