Paula R. Baines
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January 30, 2025 Curiosity and fear are two different states in our minds, and they impact different parts of our brains. As we have evolved as humans, fear has become the internal warning system that is hard-wired to protect ourselves. Fear can trigger the fight or flight response when our brain senses a threat. The… Read more
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January 26, 2025 “Our behavior is affected by our assumptions or our perceived truths. We make decisions based on what we think we know,” wrote Simon Sinek, author of the book Start with Why. Many know the importance of asking “why “ questions. Many have sought knowledge and better understanding, which is perhaps why Simon… Read more
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January 16, 2025 I once heard that there is no such thing as a “dumb” question, but one that is not asked. Many people hold back from asking questions, because they are afraid to look foolish or be embarrassed. If a question is in your mind, it might be one that others have as well.… Read more
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Did you know that a four-year-old asks between 200 and 300 questions a day? Read more
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Did you know there are several types of curiosity? Read more
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Creativity is not random. Creativity is putting imagination to work, wrote the late Sir Ken Robinson Read more
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Curiosity is more than a desire to know. It is a vital cognitive tool that shapes how our brain functions… Read more
Curious and Creative 