Choose to be Curious

Rebecca Kamen, an artist exploring curiosity, discusses the symbiotic relationship between science and art. They explore the role of curiosity in understanding the world, the power of reflection through art, and make analogies between curiosity and a woodpecker and waterfall.

John Green, a man committed to centering curiosity in work and life, discusses the intimate conversations in hair salons and the role of curiosity in conflict resolution. They highlight the importance of exploring different perspectives on curiosity and expressing gratitude to the host for making connections.

Artist, writer, and educator Sushmita Mazumdar joins the host to discuss creativity and community. They explore the creation and impact of Studio Pause, a space that invites people to explore their creativity and share their stories. They also delve into the concept of a Curiosity Enterprise, emphasizing the importance of curiosity in organizations. The podcast includes analogies of curiosity with a lily pond and a caterpillar, and discusses the audience's analogy of curiosity with a tractor. Overall, it highlights the significance of curiosity and questioning in fostering a creative and connected community.

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.