Curiosity and wonder

Updated April 4, 2023
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Why? : what makes us curious
Livio, Mario
Paper Book
Astrophysicist and author Mario Livio investigates perhaps the most human of all our characteristics--curiosity--as he explores our innate desire to know why. Experiments demonstrate that people are more distracted when they overhear a phone conversation--where they can know only...
The shape of ideas : an illustrated exploration of creativity
Snider, Grant
Paper Book
What does an idea look like? And where do they come from? Grant Snider's illustrations will motivate you to explore these questions, inspire you to come up with your own answers and, like all Gordian knots, prompt even more questions. Whether you are a professional artist or designer, a student...
Curious : the desire to know and why your future depends on it
Leslie, Ian.
Paper Book
"I have no special talents,” said Albert Einstein. "I am only passionately curious.” Everyone is born curious. But only some retain the habits of exploring, learning, and discovering as they grow older. Those who do so tend to be smarter, more creative, and more...
In awe : rediscover your childlike wonder to unleash inspiration, meaning, and joy
O'Leary, John
Paper Book
I never thought of it that way : how to have fearlessly curious conversations in dangerously divided times
Guzmán, Mónica (Journalist)
Paper Book
PORCHLIGHT BOOKS JUNE 2022 NONFICTION BESTSELLER "I can see this book helping estranged parties who are equally invested in bridging a gap--it could be assigned reading for fractured families aspiring to a harmonious Thanksgiving dinner." --New York Times ...

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