Philosopher Perry Zurn discusses Curious Minds and Edge-working, exploring curiosity as a social practice and networked drive for knowledge, emphasizing interconnectedness with love and respect. They delve into various styles of curiosity, embracing diverse knowledge systems for collaboration, and discussing curiosity as a universal trait present in all forms of life.
Curiosity thrives when accompanied by love and connection, emphasizing the relational aspect of exploration.
Philosophy's inquisitive nature sparked the speaker's lifelong pursuit of curiosity, expanding traditional views of knowledge acquisition.
Deep dives
Curiosity and Love Connection
Curiosity and love are intricately connected, with curiosity needing companions like love to thrive. The speaker delves into how curiosity was historically linked to desire, lust, and love, emphasizing that curiosity requires relationship and connection to reach its full potential.
Philosophy and Curiosity
The origins of the speaker's curiosity studies are traced back to a deep-seated love for philosophy fostered in high school. Philosophy's inquisitive nature and willingness to explore questions others avoid intrigued the speaker, leading to a lifelong pursuit of curiosity and knowledge.
Curiosity as a Social Practice
The traditional view of curiosity as an individual desire for acquiring information is expanded to encompass a social dimension. Curiosity is redefined as a practice that involves building connections and engaging with others, emphasizing the relational and networked nature of curiosity.
Exploring Edge Work and Risk
The concept of curiosity as 'edge work' is discussed, emphasizing the role of curiosity in pushing boundaries and exploring liminal spaces. The speaker examines how curiosity drives individuals to take risks and navigate the edges of knowledge, fostering innovation and discovery.
A discussion of network science, Curious Minds and Edge-working with Perry Zurn, a philosopher at American University. Perry is building the new field of Curiosity Studies. We discuss his newest book Curious Minds: The Power of Connection, written with his twin Dani Bassett, as well as Curiosity and Powerand themes from Curiosity Studies: A new Ecology of Knowledge."Maybe love and curiosity are not two different contexts."