Choose to be Curious

Lynn Borton
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Jul 27, 2016 • 26min

Episode #7: Curiosity, Comics & the CIA - with Tom King

Tom King, comic book writer and ex-CIA operative, talks curiosity, Kierkegaard and the Caped Crusader. Is Batman curious? Is writing really weaponized empathy? Is "nerd" a good thing, after all? Tune in, Bat-fans!
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Jul 13, 2016 • 26min

Episode #6: More and More Beautiful Questions - with Beth Flores

An exploration of how we can learn to craft more --and more beautiful-- questions. Drawing on techniques such as design thinking and active listening, Beth Flores offers both personal and professional insights into asking more and better questions to shape our work and lives. This is one you'll find yourself mulling for days to come. And for something totally different: be sure to check back for Episode #007 when Tom King, new author to the Batman comic series, former CIA operative and closet philosopher gets going on curiosity, "weaponized empathy" and Kierkegaard.
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Jun 29, 2016 • 26min

Episode #5: Curiosity & Creativity - with A.J. Smith

A musical exploration of curiosity and creativity with songwriter, musician and performer AJ Smith. Are you a hungry caterpillar? Be sure to join us next time when we explore forming beautiful questions.
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Jun 15, 2016 • 26min

Episode #4: Curiosity, Spirituality & Faith - with Revs. Carolyn RIchar and Junsen Nettles

A rich, thoughtful and thought-provoking conversation with Rev. Carolyn Richar and Sengha leader Junsen Nettles about the interplay of curiosity, spirituality and faith. Be sure to join us next time for an exploration of curiosity and creativity.
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Jun 1, 2016 • 26min

Episode #3: This is Your Brain on Curiosity with Dr. Jill Bolte Taylor

A show all about how curiosity works in our brains - featuring Dr. Jill Bolte Taylor, author of "My Stroke of Insight" and of TED Talk fame. Jill joins the birds of Arlington in singing for your pleasure! Join us next time when we talk about curiosity, spirituality and faith.
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May 18, 2016 • 26min

Episode #2: Curiosity & Journalism - with Drew Costley

A conversation all about curiosity and journalism. We explore different types of curiosity and how -- or whether -- they show up in journalism. Drew talks about what role curiosity plays in the our media, as seen through his eyes as a local news editor. And about that train whistle...
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May 4, 2016 • 26min

Episode #1: Curiosity and Learning - with Micaela Pond

Our debut show! Introducing "Choose to be Curious" - a show all about curiosity and learning. In this first episode, we look at what research tells us about the role curiosity plays in memory and learning and get one teacher's experience cultivating curiosity in the classroom. Oh, and reveille!

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