Choose to be Curious Curiosity to Go, Ep. 15: Curiosity By Any Other Name
Nov 29, 2017
This lively discussion highlights the power of analogies in enhancing understanding across various fields. A humorous jar of analogies story adds a fun twist. The conversation delves into the gendered nature of curiosity, revealing historical biases that link it with femininity. Additionally, the interplay between embodied language and curiosity sparks reflection on how analogical thinking can ignite creativity and innovation in our lives. Tune in for a quick dive into the intriguing world of curiosity!
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Jar of Analogies Shattered
- Lynn Borton recounts her big jar of wannabe analogies shattered by a falling handweight.
- This event led her to create a tribute show celebrating analogies' richness and impact.
Analogies Reveal Connections
- Analogies help us understand new things by relating them to familiar ones.
- Metaphors and similes are forms of analogy that reveal commonality between unlike things.
Historical View of Curiosity
- Curiosity was historically depicted as a frenzied, undisciplined, feminine desire to know more than one should.
- This perception policed curiosity, contrasting with 'appropriate' knowledge-seeking seen as science.
