Can curiosity heal division? | Scott Shigeoka

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🗓️ 26 November 2024

⏱️ 11 minutes

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Curiosity is about seeking what unites us rather than clinging to what divides us, says author and curiosity expert Scott Shigeoka. Drawing on his research into fostering connection and healing division, he shares what he learned traveling across the US meeting people with views opposing his own — and shows why recognizing our shared humanity begins with getting curious.

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0:00.0	TED Audio Collective.
0:09.3	You're listening to TED Talks Daily, where we bring you new ideas to spark your curiosity every day.
0:15.0	I'm your host, Elise Hugh.
0:16.6	There is a research-backed way to foster connection and reduce biases,
0:24.7	even in communities that are divided and come from different perspectives.
0:27.5	The tool is curiosity.
0:32.0	But as author Scott Shigiyoka lays out in his talk,
0:36.4	getting curious is a lot more than just an intellectual exercise. He explains after the break.
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