Choose to be Curious

Antoine Haywood, practitioner and doctoral student at the Annenberg School, discusses community media, collective learning, and care. They explore the impact of the pandemic on people's outlook, rebel leadership, and analogies of curiosity as a turtle and a rainbow. The podcast ends with reflections on rainbows as a collective symbol and an upcoming book launch.

In this episode, Larry Robertson, an innovation advisor, discusses rebel leadership and how it challenges traditional notions. He emphasizes the importance of curiosity, adaptability, and shared leadership in uncertain times. The episode also explores the concept of curiosity through analogies, comparing it to a turtle and a rainbow. The power of curiosity in leadership and its versatile applications are discussed, along with self-reflection.

Education consultant Chandra Fernando joins for a delightful conversation about curiosity, Maria Montessori, absorbent minds, failure, and peace. The podcast explores the importance of a calm and prepared environment, the role of education in achieving world peace, and the transformative power of curiosity.

"Counterfactual curiosity" and decision making. Lily FitzGibbon discusses her research on children's regret and the role of information seeking in satisfying our desire for knowledge. The importance of low risk play opportunities for children and exploring analogies for curiosity are also explored.

Alp Özerdem, Dean of the Carter School for Peace and Conflict Resolution at George Mason University, discusses the significance of curiosity in peace building, the role of institutions in conflict resolution, and the power of curiosity in personal growth and shaping the future focus of the Carter School.

Valoria Walker, Doula by Destiny founder, joins the host to explore how choosing to be curious about death helps us acclimate to the inevitable. They discuss the power of compassion as a verb, improving end-of-life care, exploring analogies of curiosity with everyday objects, and promoting open conversations about death.

Jamie Jirout, an expert in science education and child development, discusses the importance of curiosity in education and its role in promoting learning and growth. They explore how uncertainty creates a desire to know more and propose reframing education goals to prioritize lifelong learning. They also discuss a research project on measuring intellectual virtues and their associations with curiosity in young children. The podcast concludes with an exploration of curiosity analogies and reflections on the impact of COVID-19 on education.

Stefaan van Hooydonk, Founder of Global Curiosity Institute, diagnoses curiosity in individuals and organizations, fostering a curiosity mindset for discovery and innovation. They discuss the importance of curiosity in career growth, perceptions of curiosity based on gender, neglected areas of mindsets and habits, and the correlation between youthful curiosity and rubber boots.

Jason Radford, Sociologist and leader at Volunteer Science and Northeastern University's Social Design Lab, discusses creating knowledge that works, the concept of volunteer science and its role in expanding research horizons, exploring curiosity through analogies, and the COVID Stays Project's aim to provide timely data for guiding policy-making.

Educator, therapist, and community advocate Kate McCauley and the host discuss the importance of humble inquiry and shared power in building strong relationships, applying it to parenting and other family dynamics. They explore the power dynamics in parenting and emphasize the role of curiosity in shifting them. They also discuss the connection between humble inquiry, parenting, and anti-racism, highlighting the need for difficult conversations and taking action against racism. They also explore how curiosity can strengthen relationships with children, emphasizing vulnerability and honesty. The speaker reflects on parenting and child rearing, sharing timeless dynamics in relationships and the importance of parents helping children transition into adulthood.