Curiosity seems to be the only answer as to why we venture
into the unknown. From the beginning of time this sensation has been second
nature to us, as human beings. There are those of us that press further, want
to know more, and experiment and discover while there are others that tend to
sit on the sidelines and let things be discovered “on their own”. I’d say fear
of the unknown is what tends to keep those people sedate, but I would like to
be one of those that pushes forward with curiosity.
From the Stone Age, we discovered fire and we experimented,
learning how it could change our lives. Without that curiosity we couldn’t
progress much in any area. Curiosity leads to knowledge. It seems to be what
pushes us towards the future. People are willing to test theories and even risk
their lives for the progression of mankind. We see many people throughout
history changing the course of all that we know, and it all started by a spark
of their imagination.
It is very possible that curiosity is the very driving force
that has brought us as far as we have come, through each generation and every
century. It’s incredible to imagine what is in store for us later on. The phrase "curiosity killed the cat" is a common one, and maybe there are those that should watch from the sidelines, like Curious George. But without that curiosity we would be nowhere near where we are today, with so much progression and so much in store for the future.
Curiosity is the only reason why people venture out into the unknown. It’s good though because then we learn so much. As you said curiosity leads to knowledge. We want to know more and we are obviously still trying to find more. I actually cannot wait to find out what the future will have. If we keep pushing ourselves and trying to find new thing, who knows what will be next. This was a very nice post and you pointed out some really good things. I really like that you added the phase “curiosity killed the cat” and that you added it to your title.
ReplyDeleteThough I think curiosity is a driving force to why we feel the need to discover new things, I think that drive is both a good and a bad thing. There are two sides to the dime. Yes curiosity has gotten us to develop into technologically savy civilizations. But the products of our curiosity have been both good and bad. For example, new knowledge and technology has created quicker ways to get people to the hospital in an emergency and many ways to keep a person alive, but that same curiosity also took a part in creating bombs that took lives. Do I think we will ever stop being curious? No. Do i think its always a good thing? No. Do I still take interest in new ideas and technology? Who doesn't. Curiosity a complex irony.
ReplyDeleteI also think curiosity is a good and bad think. It has its pros and cons just like anything else. Curiosity has lead us to a number of great advancements but then those advancements have had side effects. Yes..some people are definitely going to be more curious than others. This isn't necessarily a bad thing. There are those that can sit on the sidelines and learn from the ones who are putting themselves out there.
ReplyDeleteWithout curiosity, we wouldn't be anywhere near we are now. I might even say that our species would be extinct. As people, the only reason why we are at the top of the food change is because of our ingenuity and curiosity for making weapons and strong shelters. This could not have been done without curiosity because there would be a drive to try something new or potentially even better.
ReplyDeleteI agree that human being seem to have a natural curiosity about them, and the thirst for knowledge certainly appears to be second nature. No matter what approach one takes for new knowledge, the curiosity is apparent nonetheless. I would say I am a naturally curious person as well and I feel as though I’m always hunting for new information. I think it was a good of you mention our roots with the cavemen who discovered fire, and how that furthered our lives as we experimented with fire. Good way to phrase that some people should not be searching for us but without curiosity we indeed could perhaps still be just discovering fire.
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