Curiosity

Notes

Curiosity is when we feel a strong desire to fill the gaps in our knowledge. This doesn't come from the fear of not knowing the answer, but rather the joy in discovering it. We are aware of our lack of knowledge, but it doesn't disturb us, on the contrary, it is fun and motivating. It is a force of positivity and proactivity that puts us in a Openness to new ideas without expert bias, free of internal or external Judgment adds subjective value to objective events or adherence to certain Expectations shape wellbeing through the gap between desires and reality.

To be curious, we first have to remove any aspect of External motivation crowds out intrinsic drive and sustainability. Once we explore a topic for an external benefit such as catering to our ego, avoiding embarrassment, to answer someone else's question, it crowds out any feelings of curiosity. We have to want to discover it for the joy of discovery, for the importance of the answer itself, not the Instrumental value treats things as means rather than ends that require it.