Philosopher Thomas Hobbes called it "the lust of the mind." Former first lady Eleanor Roosevelt said it was "the most useful gift." And, yes, we all know what killed the cat. But ask a group of ...

We often think boredom is a less productive state of mind, but a lot goes on when we are bored, including some useful mind-wandering. Curiosity can lead to mindfulness, finding greater meaning in life ...

In a recent review published in the journal Nature Reviews Psychology, researchers explore current research on childhood curiosity, its definition, its variability across age, contexts, and culture, ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Kevin Kruse covers leadership development & emotional intelligence. Steve Jobs famously spoke these final words as he lay on his ...

A recent UCLA study has sparked interest by revealing that curiosity can increase as people age. The Times and other outlets have shared these findings with headlines like “Old Dogs Really Can Learn ...

Albert Einstein once said “I have no special talents, I am only passionately curious”. Clearly, he had some special talents, but knowing what to look for, and having an inquisitive mind, are ...