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: Sun, 21 Sep 2014 18:07:55 +0000