Choose to be Curious
Ep. #197: A Curiosity Practice Bonanza, with Jonathan Schooler
Jun 7, 2023
Jonathan Schooler, Distinguished Professor of Psychological and Brain Sciences at UC Santa Barbara, discusses curiosity and creativity, differences between general interest and deprivation curiosity, the transformative power of asking questions, and the value of curiosity practices and mindfulness. Also, an app to increase curiosity and the analogies of curiosity to clouds and postage stamps.
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Quick takeaways
- Exposure to art increases both general interest curiosity and deprivation curiosity, leading to increased interest in reading and seeking more information.
- People with deprivation curiosity are more likely to believe and share fake news, suggesting a less careful scrutiny of information.
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The Impact of Art on Curiosity and Creativity
In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan Schoeller discusses his research on the impact of art on curiosity and creativity. He focuses on avant-garde films and their ability to increase self-reported curiosity in individuals. Through various studies, including exposure to art and measuring curiosity in different ways, Schoeller found that exposure to art increases both general interest curiosity and deprivation curiosity. The findings also suggest that exposure to art leads to increased interest in reading and seeking more information.
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