Defining Curiosity
We will explore curiosity today as a skill of innovation. To be curious, you need
* to be inquisitive
The ability to ask questions and use Socratic questioning in an area of interest.
* to explore
The ability and eagerness to explore a topic in detail. This includes researching and playing with ideas/possibilities.
* to investigate
As part of exploration, you need to investigate. You almost need to be an investigative reporter trying to get the details you need in the area of interest.
* to learn
You need to eager to learn more about an area of interest and get into that area in depth. You must go beyond the surface understanding of a topic. You must do a deep dive and get into depth. You must learn as much as you can.
* to experiment
You need to be willing to experiment with new possibilities and ideas to see they are of value or not. If the experiment is successful, then you move the idea forward. If not, you need to be wiling to let it go.
* to be inquisitive
The ability to ask questions and use Socratic questioning in an area of interest.
* to explore
The ability and eagerness to explore a topic in detail. This includes researching and playing with ideas/possibilities.
* to investigate
As part of exploration, you need to investigate. You almost need to be an investigative reporter trying to get the details you need in the area of interest.
* to learn
You need to eager to learn more about an area of interest and get into that area in depth. You must go beyond the surface understanding of a topic. You must do a deep dive and get into depth. You must learn as much as you can.
* to experiment
You need to be willing to experiment with new possibilities and ideas to see they are of value or not. If the experiment is successful, then you move the idea forward. If not, you need to be wiling to let it go.