Anne-Laure Le Cunff

THE CURIOSITY HEIST (AND HOW TO STEAL IT BACK)

16 MAY 2024

We are born curious, so why does this diminish as we age? Anne-Laure le Cunff – neuroscientist, educator and researcher explores what it means to be curious, how we think, the challenges we face – and how overcoming these can transform both our personal and professional lives.

As we get older we find ourselves falling into fixed and convenient cognitive patterns. The result? We stop asking why, and our innate curiosity becomes sedated. Combine this with the digital distraction and attention economics that seek to manipulate our focus on a daily basis; and you’re left with little room for our inquisitive minds to roam. So what’s going on, and is it too late to rehabilitate your curiosity? More importantly, why should we?

Research shows that the individuals and businesses who succeed in today’s world are those who’ve truly embraced learning as part of their daily lives. What drives us to learn? Curiosity. So, how do we reclaim our stolen focus, become more curious, and embark on a life-affirming quest to understand why?

Anne-Laure Le Cunff

Anne-Laure is deeply interested in understanding how our brains work and what makes us curious. She pairs her practical experience from working at Google with her academic studies in Psychology and Applied Neuroscience at King’s College London to shed light on how our minds function, how the digital age has impacted our ability to stay curious, and how we can get back to learning effectively and joyfully. You can find out more about her work over at Ness Labs and enjoy regular insightful content on her Instagram profile.

“Oh the places you’ll go if you seek to just know”.*Dr Suess

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