After decades of research, behavioral scientists remain quite curious themselves about curiosity. A big reason the feeling is difficult to understand is because it runs counter to classical ideas about rational decision-making--were invested in the belief that people choose to do something in order to fulfill a goal. This is why scientists are, well, a bit stumped. Theres no clear extrinsic benefit or tangible utility to learning what the amazing kid who died left behind. But you clicked anyway.
Posted on: Wed, 23 Apr 2014 12:38:22 +0000
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