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Choose to be Curious

Choose to be Curious is a show all about curiosity. We talk about research and theory, but mostly it"s conversations about how curiosity shows up in work and life. Now syndicated and available via Pacifica RadioNetwork.

society & culture

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Ep. #170: Spiritually Curious, with Rev. Bryant Oskvig

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2022/06/01

Choose to be Curious intern Reed Weiler takes the helm, inspired by his own pandemic-era journey of reflection and spiritual insight. What might be possible if those efforts were made at scale? How is social justice advanced by our being spiritually curious? Reed turned to American University chaplain Rev. Bryant Oskvig to explore those questions and so many more... Theme and other music by Sean Balick.

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00:27:44

Ep. #169: Michael Tennant is Actually Empathic

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2022/05/18

Entrepreneur and former ad exec Michael Tennant founded Curiosity Lab to "spread curiosity, inclusivity, and empathy through storytelling experiences." One way to do that is with his "Actually Curious" playing cards, his attempt to gamify empathy and community. I think he's on to something... Theme music by Sean Balick; "Up, Up, Up and Over" by the Balloonists via Blue Dot Sessions. Photo used with permission from Actually Curious / Curiosity Lab.

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00:27:15

Ep. #168: Paying Attention to Our Bodies, with Eva Meier

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2022/05/11

We'll only ever get one body, change tho' it may with time. Can we get to know our bodies better? What's going on, why, and how we might work with what we've got? Personal trainer and founder of The Line Method Eva Meier joins me for a conversation about putting curiosity to work for our bodies, and for ourselves. Theme music by Sean Balick. “Are We Loose Yet?" by Body Tonic via Blue Dot Sessions.

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00:26:49

EP. #167: Getting to Carbon Neutral with Curiosity,...

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2022/04/20

Arlington County Sustainability Planner Helen Reinecke-Wilt joins me to explore how choosing to be curious about our environmental impact helps Arlington achieve its goal of carbon neutrality. Might curiosity literally save the world? Theme music by Sean Balick. “A Certain Lightness” by Migration via Blue Dot Sessions.

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Ep. #166: Conspiracy Theories, Magical Thinking &...

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2022/04/06

Curiosity theories abound. How might curiosity contribute to their growth and attractiveness -- or/and how might it be an antidote? What happens when genuine curiosity is applied to these theories? Political scientist and University of Chicago professor Eric Oliver joins me to explore what happens when curiosity goes down the rabbit hole. Theme music by Sean Balick. “Shadow Plan” by Dorica via Blue Dot Sessions.

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00:26:47

Ep. #165: Wait...What? Revisiting Curiosity, Race &...

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2022/03/16

The wise and wonderful healthcare advocate and equity champion Nicole Rochester, MD, founder and CEO of Your GPS Doc LLC, returns for a conversation about what the last two years have done to how curiosity shows up in medicine -- and society at large. Theme music by Sean Balick. “Rabbit Hole" by Love & Weasel via Blue Dot Sessions.

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00:27:32

Ep. #164: DataViz: Curiosity, Context & Insight, with...

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2022/03/02

Information design consultant Alli Torban believes visuals can help anyone understand anything. Data visualization has undergone a seismic transformation in recent years. What role does curiosity play in how we collect, present and absorb information? A morsel: "As a general rule of thumb, if I have a strong emotional response to a chart, I’m going to spend more time being skeptical of it." Theme music by Sean Balick. “Charcoal Lines" by Sketchbook via Blue Dot Sessions.

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00:28:00

Ep. #163: The Art of Insubordination, with Todd Kashdan

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2022/02/16

Psychologist Todd Kashdan wrote his new book The Art of Insubordination to "elevate the value of curiosity, intellectual humility, and courage in public discourse, and to teach people how to amplify their voices and help others do the same." Todd is intent on cultivating principled insubordination and pushing back against incuriosity. I figured we should talk... Check out Todd's work here: https://toddkashdan.com Theme music by Sean Balick. "Hash Out" by Sunday at Slims via Blue Dot

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00:28:00

Ep. #162: Solutions Journalism: An Exercise in...

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2022/02/02

Research suggests that journalism focused on solutions outperforms problem-focused news. "Solutions Journalism" feels more interesting, trustworthy, uplifting -- and inspires people to get involved. Marie von Hafften of the Solutions Journalism Network joins me to explore the role of curiosity and all-important trust in finding and telling those stories. Today's Curiosity Practice Harvest: Ask "who is doing it better?" Subject your own efforts to assessment and evaluation: are you having the impact

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00:28:00

Ep. #161: Sanity, with Tanmoy

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2022/01/19

This started as a conversation about how curiosity shows up in mental health, but New Delhi-based independent journalist Tanmoy took us to post-colonialism property ownership, sussing out the boundaries of allowable questioning, our bias toward answers, and what we can learn from our kids. Sanity, through a whole new set of lenses. Theme music by Sean Balick. “Mind Body Mind” by BodyTonic via Blue Dot Sessions.

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00:27:11

Ep. #160: Curiosity in Restorative Justice, with...

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2022/01/05

Arlington County's restorative justice efforts strive for an equitable, empathetic community that honors the dignity and humanity of all people and creates pathways for belonging, healing, accountability, and growth. Restorative Arlington coordinator Kimiko Lighty explains how central curiosity is to the work. Theme music by Sean Balick. “Turning on the Lights” by Speakeasy via Blue Dot Sessions.

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00:26:43

Ep. #159: Architecting Curiosity with Pim, Monica &...

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2021/12/22

"Architecting Curiosity" turns out to be a pretty fabulous way to think about choosing to be curious. It is also a community and school with which to practice and train our natural muscle of inquiry. I decided to enroll. Architecting Curiosity founders, experience designers all, Pim Schachtschabel, Monica Canfield-Lenfest and Anthony Rocco were my most marvelous teachers and guides. This is but a taste of what time with them is like... Theme music by Sean Balick. "Slow Lane Lover" by Barstool

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00:26:09

Ep. #158: The Courage of Our Questions, with Crys...

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2021/12/08

This week we visit that uncomfortable place that curiosity can create as we wrestle with the courage of our questions. Social justice music-maker Crys Matthews illuminates the power of music to open hard conversations. And, oh, what a voice! "Exactly Where You Are" used with permission of artist.

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00:27:35

Ep. #157: Reading Our Landscapes, with Liam Heneghan

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2021/11/24

How do the stories we read as children inform our curiosity about our environment? How do we "read" our landscapes wherever we are, no matter what age? Choose to be Curious intern Lydia Perry leads this rich conversation with environmental scientist Liam Heneghan. Theme and other music by Sean Balick.

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00:26:58

Ep. #156: Curiosity & Community Engagement, with...

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2021/11/10

Community engagement is a critical piece of our democracy puzzle -- a piece Dulce Carrillo, Supervisor of Public Engagement for Arlington Public Schools, is eager to help put into place. Curiosity in service of finding and asking the right questions! Theme music by Sean Balick; “Town Market” from Onesuch Village, via Blue Dot Sessions.

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00:28:00

Ep. #155: Morbid Curiosity, with Coltan Scrivner

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2021/10/26

Do horror movies serve a purpose? Where do you draw the line between revulsion and wanting to know more? These are the questions that drive the research of Coltan Scrivner, PhD. Coltan investigates the evolutionary and psychological underpinnings of our fascination with the darker side of life, including horror, true crime, and all types of scary play. Just in time for Halloween, but with fascinating, surprising and thought-provoking applications any time, we focus today on morbid

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00:26:55

Ep. #154: Our Man in Arlington, Charlie Clark

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2021/10/13

I wondered: how might curiosity help me understand my community better – or help me better my community through understanding? Local author, journalist and historian Charlie Clark joins me to talk curiosity and Arlington history. Theme and other music by Sean Balick.

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Ep. #153: Sober Curious, with Laura Silverman

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2021/09/29

To be “sober curious” is to reassess one’s relationship with alcohol. It’s part mindfulness, part overall attention to well-being, part solidarity in a frank re-examination and redefinition of how we socialize and celebrate in this country. I was so pleased to have Laura Silverman, founder of Booze Free in DC, Zero Proof Nation, & The Sobriety Collective join me to explore what happens when we approach our drinking with genuine curiosity. Theme music by Sean Balick. “Shift of Currents” by Aeronaut

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00:28:24

Ep. #152: Between Improbable & Impossible: Curiosity...

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2021/09/15

What is it about defying our own expectations that we find so irresistible? Close-up magician Mitch Praver thinks with me about how curiosity and magic intersect. From infants' understanding of object permanence to our own delight with what seems impossible, this is magic through a news lens. Theme music by Sean Balick; “We Build with Rubber Bands” by Lemuel, via Blue Dot Sessions.

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Ep. #151: Reveal: The Art of Reimagining Scientific...

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2021/09/01

Have you ever looked at a work of art and suddenly felt an extraordinary epiphany? Felt something kick in, come together, split open – finally make sense in a way it never had before? There is something about the creativity of others interpreting the world around us that helps each of us, all of us, see things differently. Artist Rebecca Kamen explores curiosity as a creative link between the arts, humanities, and sciences, exploring the symbiotic relationship behind scientific research and

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