The Power of Curiosity

Curiosity is one of those enduring human traits stemming from our prehistoric survival skills. Evolutionarily speaking, being inquisitive helped us understand our environment: Was that berry good for us? If so, were other berries of the same colour safe to eat as well? Biologically, curiosity gives us a boost: whenever we learn something new, brain circuits follow the reward path which emits dopamine, the feel-good … Continue reading The Power of Curiosity