Dr. Kelsey Lucca, an Assistant Professor at Arizona State University, specializes in cognitive development in early childhood. She discusses her research on how children and adults navigate the 'explore vs. exploit' decision-making process, emphasizing cultural impacts from the U.S. and Turkey. The conversation highlights how children's exploratory behaviors shape adult strategies and the unique dynamics observed in remote interactions during the pandemic. Kelsey also shares insights into fostering curiosity through her exploration of cultural contexts in child development.