Curiosity Unleashed

The Greatness Together Podcast

In this episode of The Greatness Together podcast, we explore the fascinating world of curiosity and its delicious impact on learning. Who doesn’t like to dish on the virtues of growth and how to enable it?! Did you know that curiosity motivates us to seek new experiences and enhances our memory retention? Join us as we delve into the science behind curiosity and how it can unlock your potential.

Quote of the Week:

“Curiosity is a door anyone can open to learn, grow and expand to realize their potential.” Simonne McVanel

Greatness Together Podcast Highlights:

• Curiosity Unleashed. 0:00
• Simonne’s curiosity fulfillment. 0:30
• The brain loves curiosity. 2:30
• TikTok is captivating. 6:30
• Creating curiosity can be challenging. 9:00
• Curiosity gives purpose. 12:00
• Curiosity drives us. 15:00
• Does your environment create curiosity? 22:00
• Next time: Relational Poverty. 26:24

In this episode, we’re exploring the power of curiosity and discussing its role in enhancing our learning experiences. Perhaps this won’t surprise you, listeners, as Simonne is knee-deep into her second year of psychology, rocking it out with her textbooks about human behaviour in its many wild and wonderful forms, while Sarah travels back and forth across Canada, chatting with motivated and curious humans about how they can influence people processes and change in their organizations.

We share personal insights and ground them in theory and data. There is a fascinating link between neuroscience and the study of curiosity. So, how do we prime our brains for deep engagement and activation through curiosity? We’re glad you asked. We chat about that from a personal, academic and workplace lens.

Curiosity and Learning

Curiosity is not just a fleeting interest for us; it's a powerful learning driver we know you lean into. Research shows that when individuals are curious, they are more likely to engage with new information and retain it effectively. We’ll discuss how curiosity fuels motivation and exploration, making learning not just an obligation but a delightful adventure.

The Neuroscience of Curiosity

Curiosity activates specific areas of the brain, particularly the hippocampus, which is crucial for memory formation. You don’t just have to believe us, though. We touch on a 2014 study proving individuals retain information better when presented in a context that sparks their curiosity. We'll dive into the findings of this study and discuss how understanding the neuroscience of curiosity can help educators and learners alike.

You probably tuned in because you’re curious about how to nurture curiosity (or because you adore us…maybe both…we hope) and how curiosity can transform your approach to learning and life.

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