Perhaps if we better understand the nature of curiosity in general, we might find ways to cultivate curiosity about our shared energy needs, both in the energy industry and the population at large.
If we can do that, it may help us spur the kinds of social and technical innovation that are now political, economic and ecological imperatives.
Dr Jonathan Rowson, Director of the Social Brain Centre, is lead author of the report.
The research, writing and editing was a collaborative process including significant contributions from Senior Researchers Jamie Young, Nathalie Spencer, Dr Emma Lindley and Research Assistant, Egidijus Gecius.
Language
English
Pages
43
Publisher
RSA SOCIAL BRAIN CENTRE
Release
June 01, 2012
THE POWER OF CURIOSITY. HOW LINKING INQUISITIVENESS TO INNOVATION COULD HELP TO ADDRESS OUR ENERGY CHALLENGES
Perhaps if we better understand the nature of curiosity in general, we might find ways to cultivate curiosity about our shared energy needs, both in the energy industry and the population at large.
If we can do that, it may help us spur the kinds of social and technical innovation that are now political, economic and ecological imperatives.
Dr Jonathan Rowson, Director of the Social Brain Centre, is lead author of the report.
The research, writing and editing was a collaborative process including significant contributions from Senior Researchers Jamie Young, Nathalie Spencer, Dr Emma Lindley and Research Assistant, Egidijus Gecius.