Beyond the Search Bar: Reclaiming Deep Curiosity in a World of Instant Answers

How Digital Abundance Influences Our Curiosity; Part 3 of a 6-part Series on Personal Growth.

“The most curious among us are driven by an endogenous motivation to explore, not simply answer.” — Dr. Vivienne Ming, neuroscientist. This image was created by Eric Kerr (@_humanintheloop Instagram) using Midjourney v6.

This is the third article in a six-part series that explores my approach to personal growth and interaction with the world.

If you’ve arrived at this piece first, I suggest going back to the start with part one before beginning this article.

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#3 Be Curious.

I like asking questions.

They’re the kind that are pointed, go deep, and might be a bit too personal for someone I just met.

I can’t help myself. It’s in my nature.

I’m compelled by an innate curiosity about people and the world.

It’s almost insatiable.

Like a hydra, with every answer, more questions come to mind.

With each answer, I go further in my quest–one I’ve chosen to embark on–hoping it…