Curious Minds

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An exhilarating, genre-bending exploration of curiosity’s powerful capacity to connect ideas and people. Curious about something? Google it or ask a question. But is curiosity merely about seeking information? This book reveals that conventional views miss the wandering tracks, weaving concepts, and the knitting of ideas that form networks of knowledge and relationships. According to the authors, curiosity connects ideas into knowledge networks and links individuals to both the knowledge they seek and to each other. Identical twins Perry Zurn and Dani Bassett, blending their expertise in the humanities and sciences, delve into the multifaceted nature of curiosity. They traverse diverse literatures—from antiquity to Victorian poetry and marginalized voices—uncovering three styles of curiosity: the busybody, who collects stories to form loose networks; the hunter, who seeks secrets for tight networks; and the dancer, who leaps into creative imagination to create loopy connections. They also explore the neuroscience of curiosity, presenting an accessible account of how it functions in the brain. Furthermore, they propose a new, inclusive education model that embraces everyone's curiosity. The book embodies the curiosity it discusses, inviting readers to engage actively with its content.