

IAN LESLIE: Why your future depends on getting curious
4 snips Sep 12, 2023
Ian Leslie, a British journalist and curiosity expert, discusses the importance of cultivating curiosity in a world obsessed with predictability. He explores why some people lack curiosity and the barriers preventing us from being more curious. Emphasizing the need to engage in mysteries rather than puzzles, he shares insights on surviving the future by reclaiming curiosity. This conversation highlights the value of asking clever questions, the evolving nature of work in the age of AI, and the paradox of happiness and mental health.
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Introduction
00:00 • 5min
Reclaiming Curiosity for Survival
04:38 • 18min
The Value of Questions
22:25 • 11min
The Importance of Curiosity and Absorbing Influences
33:09 • 12min
The Changing Nature of Work and the Importance of Liberal Arts in the Age of AI
44:46 • 3min
The Paradox of Happiness and Mental Health
47:18 • 5min
Cultivating Curiosity and Embracing the Mysteries of Life
52:25 • 3min