Choose to be Curious

Ep. #241: Curiosity, Tiny Experiments & Liminal Space, with Anne-Laure Le Cunff

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Jul 25, 2024
Anne-Laure Le Cunff, a neuroscientist and founder of Ness Labs, shares her insights on curiosity as a driving force for growth. She discusses the transformative power of an 'experimental mindset' and the creation of a supportive community during the pandemic. Emphasizing the importance of embracing uncertainty, she introduces concepts like a 'curiosity prayer' and playful analogies to illustrate how curiosity can enrich relationships. Learn how tiny experiments can lead to significant personal and collective development.
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ANECDOTE

Anne-Laure's Curiosity Prayer Origin

  • Anne-Laure Le Cunff received her curiosity prayer during meditation and felt an urgent need to capture and share it immediately.
  • She posted it on social media instead of saving it privately, and it resonated widely, inspiring even tattoo ideas.
ADVICE

Right-Size Curiosity Community Engagement

  • Engage with curiosity communities at your own pace, whether actively posting or quietly reading.
  • Prioritize quality and depth of conversations over volume to foster meaningful learning and curiosity.
INSIGHT

Tiny Experiments Mindset

  • Adopting a scientist's experimental mindset helps manage doubts and uncertainties without fear of failure.
  • Conduct multiple trials of tiny experiments, collect data without premature judgment, and reflect to learn and decide next steps.
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