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Why?

What Makes Us Curious
in: Biology
Summary:

The book explores the nature and science of curiosity, examining both the psychological mechanisms and the evolutionary purposes behind the human drive to ask questions and seek new information. It delves into case studies and interviews with scientists to understand how curiosity manifests and its role in scientific discovery and creativity.

Key points:

1. Curiosity as Innate: Mario Livio views curiosity as an essential human trait, distinguishing between sensory-driven perceptual curiosity and the deeper, knowledge-seeking epistemic curiosity.

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