Curiosity motivates us to learn
George Loewenstein compares curiosity to hunger: both intensify when something is missing, but only within a sweet spot.
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The most useful gift
Eleanor Roosevelt believed one gift beat beauty and riches for a newborn. The story behind that pick, and what psychologists…
Knowledge is the compound interest
James Clear’s quote captures how curiosity compounds, turning small discoveries into knowledge, connections and deeper understanding over time.
How to overcome confirmation bias in daily life
Confirmation bias doesn’t just warp politics and social media. It distorts hiring, parenting, investing, and even how you remember your…
The cure for boredom
What if boredom isn’t something to escape, but a signal to get curious? One good question can change what happens…
Curiosity is worth 25 extra points
You may not be able to raise your IQ by 25 points, but curiosity might be the next best thing.…
Whatever the brain does
Your brain gets better at whatever you repeatedly ask it to do including the habits you wish you could break.…
Journaling your memories: How to start
Journaling your memories preserves the ordinary details that time gradually erases. Learn how nostalgia supports wellbeing and why memories from…
The 5-Minute Value Test
The 5-Minute Value Test helps uncover the principles behind your real-life decisions.
The Timer vs. Stopwatch Hack
One setting on your watch decides whether you quit after 20 minutes or give up early. Count up, and every…