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Dec 27, 2015
"Our minds crave closure, but when we latch onto it prematurely we miss beautiful and important moments along the way" --Jamie Holmes
Sparking Curiosity by Embracing Uncertainty
Teachers often present subjects to children as settled and complete, as if no further questioning is needed because all the answers have been found. Students may think they've learned all the facts and lose their sense of curiosity. In "Nonsense: The Power of Not Knowing," Jamie Holmes invites them to spark their curiosity to better prepare them for the "real world," where answers are seldom clear-cut or permanent.
BE THE CHANGE
Practice curiosity today: each time you feel sure about something, explore where there might be some uncertainty behind your conviction.
