Choose to be Curious Ep. #250: Rethinking Curiosity, with Todd Kashdan, PhD
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Sep 25, 2024 
Todd Kashdan, a professor and founder of the Wellbeing Lab at George Mason University, joins to rethink curiosity's role in our lives. He explores how curiosity transforms personal and professional experiences, emphasizing the blend of childlike exploration with strategic inquiry. The discussion critiques the 'publish or perish' mentality in academia and champions meaningful contributions. Todd also highlights the enduring nature of curiosity across our lifespan, debunking myths about its decline and showcasing its vital role in intellectual growth.
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Lifespan Curiosity
- Curiosity persists throughout life, contrary to popular belief.
- It only declines around 65, often due to suboptimal retirement choices.
Cost of Curiosity
- Deprivation sensitivity, a dimension of curiosity, can make individuals susceptible to misinformation.
- This is because they prioritize filling information gaps, even with inaccurate information.
Rethinking the Inverted U
- The inverted U model of curiosity, where moderate information is ideal, is too simplistic.
- Sensory curiosity can thrive with high information levels, unlike knowledge-based curiosity.