Choose to be Curious

Filmmaker Antonio Villaronga discusses his experiences in filmmaking and the role of curiosity in the process. They also explore playful analogies to curiosity and share personal experiences at Joint Base Meyer Henderson Hall, including witnessing ceremonies and meeting buglers who have been playing since they were 11.

Just in time for Valentine's Day we consider curiosity and how we experience and express love. Hailey Magee is a certified coach, educator, and writer who helps folks worldwide set empowered boundaries and break people-pleasing patterns.  She says curiosity is her love language. That seemed like a conversation we would all want to have! Check out Hailey Magee: https://www.haileymagee.com Read Hailey's original blog post "Why Curiosity Is My Love Language" Gary Chapman developed the idea of love language: https://5lovelanguages.com Take a moment to enjoy the poetry of Robert Frost, kindness of the Poetry Foundation: https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poets/robert-frost Theme and other music by Sean Balick.

In this episode, linguistics professor Sonja Lanehart explores the influence of language on our understanding of curiosity. They discuss African American women's language, linguistic justice, decolonizing language, and the controversy around the word 'the'. They also engage in a playful game of analogies to deepen their understanding of curiosity.

Guests Alysse Kennedy & Aleksa Nitsis discuss incorporating indigenous perspectives in environmental education. They explore the importance of honoring ancestors, decolonization, and embracing relationships with nature. The podcast delves into the ongoing nature of curiosity and its transformative impact on personal growth.

Ronni Abergel, Co-founder of The Human Library, discusses the significance of connecting with strangers and breaking down prejudices through dialogue. They explore the power of curiosity and courage in fostering empathy. They emphasize the importance of understanding different perspectives and finding common ground. The episode concludes with gratitude towards the guests and invites listeners to share their 'dinner out' analogy.

Sofia Forss, an evolutionary biologist, discusses the curiosity of apes and its influence on their behavior. She challenges assumptions about primate curiosity, explores ethical considerations in studying apes, and compares human and ape curiosity. Additional topics include curiosity exercises, analogies, and the intentional parenting style of curious apes.

Sonny Portacio, host of The Podcacher Podcast, discusses the adventure of geocaching, a GPS treasure hunt game. They cover the various types of geocaches, educational resources, and connecting with new people. They explore curiosity practices and habits of geocachers and draw analogies comparing curiosity to taking a shower and fire.

Learn what it means to be an Askable Adult in Arlington, Virginia. Ashley Blowe, Siobhan Grayson, and Scotney Young discuss the importance of non-judgmental resources for youth and the significance of building trust. Creating safe spaces for youth engagement, empowering young people, and the need for multiple askable adults in their lives are also highlighted.

Naomi Campbell, Director of RQI's Legal Empowerment program, discusses the role of curiosity in legal empowerment, the importance of teaching the skill of question formulation, and the transformative effects it can have. The podcast also explores the significance of reflection in learning and delves into the complexity of curiosity through analogies.

Luca Gattoni-Celli, a local housing advocate, discusses urbanism and the importance of viewing the world with fresh eyes. They explore the impact of urbanism on housing expenses and transportation access, as well as the contagious nature of curiosity. The podcast also touches on the intersection of urbanism, curiosity, and climate change, emphasizing the need for sustainable lifestyles.