Curated Questions: Conversations Celebrating the Power of Questions!

The Art of Noticing: How Asking Better Questions Changes What We See! | Rob Walker #61

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Dec 11, 2025
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Rob Walker
Rob Walker, a writer and cultural observer known for The Art of Noticing, discusses the transformative power of asking questions. He shares how his passion for journalism at 18 gave him permission to ask, fueling his curiosity. Rob highlights the unique storytelling culture of New Orleans and how small noticing assignments can enrich everyday life. He illustrates the significance of narratives in valuing objects through his Significant Objects project and emphasizes that questions hold the key to creativity, agency, and societal progress.
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INSIGHT

Askew Seeing Produces Originality

  • Paying attention to what everyone else notices prevents originality and innovation.
  • Embracing an askew perspective yields unique creative value over conformity.
ANECDOTE

Journalism Gave Permission To Ask

  • Rob discovered journalism at 18 and it gave him permission to ask questions publicly.
  • That framework turned his curiosity into a lifelong career of asking and explaining.
INSIGHT

A City Built For Conversation

  • New Orleans functions as a conversational city where strangers readily share stories.
  • That environment rewards curiosity and deep listening for discovering unexpected narratives.
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