“All the world is a laboratory to the inquiring mind.”
Martin H. Fischer
Did you know that people have a curiosity type? According to the Britannica Curiosity compass you will fall into one or more of the following categories:
Artist- “The artist is curious about how we think, feel and live.”
Inventor- “The inventor is curious about the way our tools and technologies work and how we use them.”
Explorer- “The explorer is curious about the many different people, culture, places and ways of life found in the world, now and throughout history.”
Scientist- “The scientist is curious about the things that form our world and the universe.”
Not surprisingly after taking the Curiosity Type test offered on the Britannica website I fell into the Explorer category.
As I read more about the Explorer I learned the following:
“Explorers engage in curiosity by learning about and experiencing new things- be it visiting a new place, meeting new people, reading a new book or listening to a new type of music.”
What I love about this typing system is that there is room for all types of curiosity styles. As we age I think it is important to exercise that curiosity muscle.
This desire to learn, try new things, and being comfortable exploring the unknown is one way to contribute to a richer and more interesting life.
If you are interested in discovering your type the following website will also give you ideas of how you can challenge yourself to live a more curious life.
https://curiosity.britannica.com
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