"I have no special talents," said Albert Einstein. "I am only
passionately curious." Everyone is born curious. But only some
retain the habits of exploring, learning, and discovering as they
grow older. Those who do so tend to be smarter, more creative, and
more successful. So why are many of us allowing our curiosity to
wane? In Curious, Ian Leslie makes a passionate case for the
cultivation of our "desire to know." Just when the rewards of
curiosity have never been higher, it is misunderstood, undervalued,
and increasingly monopolized by a cognitive elite. A "curiosity
divide" is opening up. This divide is being exacerbated by the way
we use the Internet. Thanks to smartphones and tools such as Google
and Wikipedia, we can answer almost any question instantly. But
does this easy access to information guarantee the growth of
curiosity? No--quite the opposite. Leslie argues that true
curiosity the sustained quest for understanding that begets insight
and innovation--is in fact at risk in a wired world. Drawing on
fascinating research from psychology, economics, education, and
business, Curious looks at what feeds curiosity and what starves
it, and finds surprising answers. Curiosity isn't, as we're
encouraged to think, a gift that keeps on giving. It is a mental
muscle that atrophies without regular exercise and a habit that
parents, schools, and workplaces need to nurture. Filled with
inspiring stories, case studies, and practical advice, Curious will
change the way you think about your own mental habits, and those of
your family, friends, and colleagues.
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