Curiosity can be categorized into two types: state curiosity and trait curiosity. State curiosity is characterized by a constant sense of wonder, where everything in the environment sparks questions and exploration. This form of curiosity is often inherent from a young age and reflects an innate drive to engage with the world. In contrast, trait curiosity is focused on specific topics or fields, revealing a deeper interest or obsession that drives individuals to seek answers about particular subjects, such as languages, mathematics, or human behavior. While both types of curiosity are valuable, trait curiosity is considered more trainable, suggesting that individuals can cultivate specific inquisitive interests over time.

Get the Snipd
podcast app

Unlock the knowledge in podcasts with the podcast player of the future.
App store bannerPlay store banner

AI-powered
podcast player

Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features

Discover
highlights

Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode

Save any
moment

Hear something you like? Tap your headphones to save it with AI-generated key takeaways

Share
& Export

Send highlights to Twitter, WhatsApp or export them to Notion, Readwise & more

AI-powered
podcast player

Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features

Discover
highlights

Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode