Psychological researchers have developed an innovative app designed to help individuals cultivate curiosity through small, intentional daily actions.
The research, led by Madeleine Gross, project scientist in the META Lab, and Jonathan Schooler, distinguished professor and director of the Center for Mindfulness and Human Potential, uses a “curiosity app” to explore how everyday activities such as questioning assumptions or trying new experiences can spark a curiosity-driven mindset and lead to lasting personality changes.
“Curiosity is a psychological super virtue,” said Schooler. “It’s linked with greater life satisfaction, stronger relationships, professional success, and even a longer lifespan.”
Designed in collaboration with UC Santa Barbara computer science students, the app encourages users to adopt more inquisitive approaches to their daily routines, fostering an openness to learning and new ideas. The research offers fresh insights into whether curiosity can be nurtured and highlights new possibilities for how digital tools can promote psychological well-being. Read the full story on The Current.
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