Shawkat Toorawa

Shawkat Toorawa, a Professor of Arabic language and literature at Yale, brings a wealth of curiosity to the discussion. He shares insights from his Dr. T Project, which highlights 'three things worth knowing' weekly. The conversation navigates the critical divide between 'should know' and 'worth knowing,' promoting a voluntary approach to learning. Toorawa emphasizes the role of cultural references in evoking nostalgia and the joy of connecting diverse interests. With playful analogies, he invites listeners to explore curiosity in their own lives.