Curiosity Snacks: How to Redirect Your Impulse to Know
Curiosity snacks are small, intentional nudges that guide our impulsive curiosity toward learning, creativity, and meaningful discovery rather than mindless scrolling.
Anne-Laure Le Cunff
Personal Science: Self-Experimentation from Quantified Self to Qualified Self
Personal science is the practice of systematically observing and experimenting on yourself to gain insights into your health, habits, and performance. It can help you make informed decisions, improve well-being, and optimize your daily life.
Your Brain on Uncertainty
When you’re uncertain, your brain activates two key regions, but handling uncertainty isn’t about suppressing emotions in favor of logic. Instead, it’s about coordinating both parts of yourself to respond more effectively.
The Multiplier Effect of Collective Curiosity
At his school in ancient Athens, Aristotle encouraged everyone to walk through the gardens while discussing ideas, rather than sitting quietly for lectures. Teachers and students would explore questions, challenge each other’s thinking, and build on each other’s insights. This tradition of walking and wondering together became so successful that it continued for centuries, influencing … Read More
Where Are You on the Woo Spectrum?
The Woo Spectrum is a four-level framework to helps us understand and describe our relationship with alternative, spiritual, and metaphysical practices and philosophies.
A Year of Curiosity
What would your life look like if curiosity was your default mode of thinking? What kind of personal and professional growth could you unlock if any doubt became an opportunity for self-discovery? Let’s explore how you can design a year of curiosity.
2024 Year in Review: Life is in the Liminal
This time last year, I had just nervously hit “send” to share the first draft of the manuscript with beta-readers. The book didn’t have a cover. We didn’t even have the final title. I felt quite lost and had to apply all the principles in the book to enjoy this dance — one that had … Read More
The Power of an Annual Review: Reflect on the Past to Reimagine your Future
As the end of the year rolls around, it’s tempting to hit pause on everything. Between holiday preparations, end-of-year deadlines, and social commitments, the thought of adding one more task to your plate might seem overwhelming. The last thing you want to do is sit down and think about the past year… You’d rather curl … Read More
Rethinking Goals: the Science of Nonlinear Goal Setting
In 2008, Spotify set the ambitious vision to create a legal music streaming service that could compete with piracy. Their initial strategy was clear-cut: secure licensing deals with major record labels, build a robust platform, and acquire users. But the path that led to their current 626 million active users was anything but straight. They … Read More
The Art of Wintering: How to Find Strength in Slowing Down
As the end of the year settles in, you might notice a distinct downshift in energy, both in yourself and the world around you. Messages flood in about “finishing strong”, yet everything feels like it’s naturally winding down. It’s not just your imagination: large-scale industry surveys suggest that by mid-December, over half of workers report … Read More