In a rapidly evolving world defined by technology and constant information flow, Eric Markowitz reflects on the challenges humans face in adapting cognitively. He cites research suggesting that our brains require deliberate upgrades, with curiosity serving as a crucial tool for navigating change and uncertainty. Drawing insights from Anne-Laure Le Cunff, he emphasizes that curiosity is vital for cognitive health, activating the brain's reward systems and enhancing memory and flexibility. The article encourages embracing curiosity not just as a trait, but as a survival function.
We often think of change as something to endure, but change is how we grow. Curiosity activates dopaminergic pathways, strengthens hippocampal function, and enhances our capacity to navigate uncertainty.
Curiosity is often treated as a personality quirk - something childlike and playful, maybe even optional. But neuroscience paints a different picture.
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