Choose to be Curious Curiosity to Go Ep. 2: 2017.05.31 - Politics & Science
Jun 13, 2017
Explore the powerful intersection of science and politics as curiosity takes center stage! Discover how an inquisitive attitude can bridge gaps between rural and urban perspectives, promoting understanding and reducing biases. Join a conversation about fostering scientific engagement while navigating ideological divides. Learn how curiosity can be a tool for breaking political bubbles and enhancing communication in a divided landscape.
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Cross-Political Understanding Effort
- Stacey Snyder shares how after the 2016 US election, she and a friend from opposite sides discussed misunderstandings between Northern and rural Virginians.
- They realized name-calling wasn't productive and emphasized the need to listen and understand across political divides.
Science Curiosity Reduces Bias
- Science curiosity, or being intrigued by surprising information, can reduce political biases.
- An inquisitive attitude can help push back against entrenched ideological positions.
Curiosity Breaks Cognitive Boxes
- People condition themselves early to conform, placing themselves in limiting boxes.
- True curiosity removes these boxes, leading to creativity and unexpected insights, often from nonconformists.