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Curious: The Desire to Know and Why Your Future Depends On It | Ian Leslie
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“I have no special talents,” said Albert Einstein. “I am only passionately curious.” Everyone is born curious. But only some retain the habits of exploring, learning, and discovering as they grow older. Those who do so tend to be smarter, more creative, and more successful. So why are many of us allowing our curiosity to wane? In Curious, Ian Leslie makes a passionate case for the cultivation of our “desire to know.” Just when the rewards of curiosity have never been higher, it is misunderstood, undervalued, and increasingly monopolized by a cognitive elite. A “curiosity divide” is opening up. This divide is being exacerbated by the way we use the Internet. Thanks to smartphones and tools such as Google and Wikipedia, we can answer almost any question instantly. But does this easy access to information guarantee the growth of curiosity? No—quite the opposite. Leslie argues that true curiosity the sustained quest for understanding that begets insight and innovation—is in fact at risk in a wired world. Drawing on fascinating research from psychology, economics, education, and business, Curious looks at what feeds curiosity and what starves it, and finds surprising answers. Curiosity isn’t, as we’re encouraged to think, a gift that keeps on giving. It is a mental muscle that atrophies without regular exercise and a habit that parents, schools, and workplaces need to nurture. Filled with inspiring stories, case studies, and practical advice, Curious will change the way you think about your own mental habits, and those of your family, friends, and colleagues.
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RinaBrahmbhattBarot
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This morning as I was posting my book to another reader, and placing hold on few books I like to read. I mainly use my library, and book swaps, and may be rarely purchase books (partly my house is filled with so many unread books...) and I can‘t possibly add any further. I would love to know..how do you get your books? #question

Butterfinger At least 2-3 times a week, I am at the library. 3y
RinaBrahmbhattBarot @Butterfinger we only have curbside pick up! Where are you? 3y
emmaturi Yes quite often I go and out around 3 books. I have many of my own so try not to go to crazy 3y
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Butterfinger We only have curbside pick up too. I order my books online and then knock at the door to let them know I'm here. 3y
Butterfinger I'm in Marion, NC. 3y
SassyBookworm I use my library‘s Libby app! I‘m a huge ebook reader and I can always suggest new book if they don‘t have one I‘d like to read. I‘ve found it saves a ton of space and money! 3y
LibrarianRyan I buy a lot of mine. And I work in a library. I boy books that I know libraries could use and then donate them when I am done. Mostly YA, MG, and manga. I leave audiobooks and a lot of graphic novels, picture books, and almost all adult (except sci0fi) to the library. Libraries around here are so strapped, that they buy what goes out, and that is usually not what I read. 3y
LazyOwl I'm consciously trying to buy books only if I think I'll read again, or someone in the household will read. Otherwise I borrow library books, both print and ebook. 3y
iread2much I love to buy books I am really excited about and think I will reread. I generally use the library in the city in (during normal times) for their kindle ebooks only. I don‘t use my library very often anymore, but I always make sure to vote yes for more library funding! 3y
MyNamesParadise I try to use the library as much as I can. However, there are certain authors that I love and will get their new books when they come out (even in hardcover, although I prefer paperback. If it‘s a new writer or I feel I can wait for the story, I get it from the library. Sometimes I‘m just in the mood to buy something and so I buy books! I own so many books though that‘s it‘s tricky! 3y
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lauralovesbooks1
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I found this utterly fascinating. Leslie looks at the types of curiosity, how Internet use impacts it, the importance of it in both work and personal life, and more. Lots of implications here for educators, parents, the business world and more.

Sue Sounds fascinating!! 7y
lauralovesbooks1 @Sue it really was. 7y
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Library book haul. I am incapable of restraint.

Mariposa_Bookworm I feel your pain. 7y
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