Curiosity can be a strong motivator from "summary" of Magic Words by Jonah Berger
Curiosity can be a strong motivator. It's like a mental itch that demands to be scratched. A question mark that begs for an answer. But why is curiosity so powerful? What makes it such a potent force for driving behavior?One reason is that curiosity creates a gap in our knowledge. When we don't know something, we feel a sense of incompleteness. And as human beings, we are wired to seek closure. We want to resolve that uncertainty, to fill in the missing pieces. This desire for closure can be a powerful motivator. It pushes us to seek out information, to explore new ideas, to satisfy our curiosity.
But it's not just the need for closure that drives us. Curiosity also triggers a sense of wonder and excitement. It makes us feel alive, engaged, and energized. When we are curious, our brains release dopamine, a neurotransmitter associated with ...
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