Choose to be Curious Curiosity to Go, Ep. 17: Eye of the Beholder
Dec 29, 2017
Discover the intriguing link between comedy and trauma as experts discuss how curiosity enhances our understanding of life's challenges. Listen as they shine a light on the role of humor in addressing serious issues like incarceration. Trust and relationships emerge as key factors in fostering curiosity, even in tough situations. Get ready for a blend of laughter and deep insights that prompt reflection on personal and societal struggles.
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Curiosity as Exploration and Sharing
- Curiosity can be about seeking answers or simply exploring without a goal.
- Felonious Munk suggests that sharing curiosity is a way to seek life's answers together.
Curiosity's Racial Double Standard
- Society labels curiosity differently based on race, affecting perception and behavior.
- A white kid asking questions is "curious," but a black kid is often called "forward."
Incarceration's Impact on Curiosity
- Incarceration induces trauma, anxiety, and trauma that suppress curiosity to survival mode.
- Post-incarceration, curiosity and creativity become a luxury that requires support and trust to rebuild.