Category Archives: Futures Thinking

Curiosity is more important than knowledge

4th Industrial Revolution, Career, Futures Thinking, Learn how to Learn, Lifelong learning, Planning

The quote “Curiosity is more important than knowledge” is often attributed to Albert Einstein, although the exact phrasing might be a paraphrase of his actual words. Regardless of its origin, this statement carries a profound meaning about the nature of learning, growth, and human potential.

Here’s a breakdown of the meaning:

  1. Drive to Learn: Curiosity is the driving force behind the acquisition of knowledge. Without curiosity, one might not seek out knowledge in the first place. A curious mind is always eager to learn, explore, and discover.
  2. Limitations of Knowledge: At any given point, what we know is limited. Knowledge can become outdated, or new discoveries can reshape our understanding. However, curiosity is timeless and can lead us to continually update and expand our knowledge.
  3. Depth of Understanding: Someone who is truly curious won’t just stop at surface-level knowledge. They’ll ask deeper questions, seek to understand underlying principles, and explore various facets of a topic.
  4. Adaptability: In our rapidly changing world, what we know today might not be as relevant tomorrow. However, if we remain curious, we can adapt, learn new things, and remain relevant in various fields.
  5. Innovation and Progress: Many of the world’s greatest discoveries and innovations didn’t come from what was already known, but from individuals who were curious enough to ask “What if?” or “Why not?” and explore uncharted territories.
  6. Lifelong Learning: Knowledge can provide answers to questions we have now, but curiosity ensures we keep asking questions throughout our lives. It fosters a lifelong love for learning.

Curiosity and the future of work

I have a keen interest and expertise in the skills required for the future of work, and I’ve even developed an online course on this subject, titled “Future Skills 2030-Prepare for the 4th Industrial Revolution“. The World Economic Forum’s Future of Jobs Report (2023) emphasizes the importance of curiosity and lifelong learning, ranking them within the top 5 essential skills for future employment. Furthermore, these traits amplify other vital skills. For instance, curiosity fuels creativity, which the report identifies as the premier emerging skill in 2023. When we allow our curiosity to expand beyond our immediate surroundings, it naturally evolves into deeper creative pursuits. Creativity embodies the generation of unique and innovative ideas, giving tangible form to our inquisitiveness. Moreover, curiosity is closely tied to other pivotal skills like innovation, analytical reasoning, adaptability, and leadership. Indeed, curiosity is a transformative force!

New Curioisty Course Launched!

I am happy to say that my new course on how to unleash your curiosity and lifelong learning superpower has now launched. The course was scheduled to launch in December but is ready a few days ahead of schedule! Check out the course here or watch the course preview above.

Many thanks,

Tom Carroll PhD, November 28th 2023

New Course – Introduction to Futures Thinking

Futures Thinking, Goal setting, Planning, Vision boards

Do you want to learn how to gain valuable new perspectives into thinking about the future in a fast changing world?

If this sounds like you, my brand new course is the perfect fit for you. 🎉

👉 Get best price offer – click here 👈

Futures thinking for personal, organizational, and societal resilience and success is essential. Imagining a better future is perhaps more important right now than it has ever been in human history.

My interest is in the future because I am going to spend the rest of my life there.” CHARLES KETTERING

🏆 What will you learn?

1. The course will introduce the key aspects of this exciting and fascinating topic of Futures Thinking.

2. The course will help you to develop your own Futures thinking mindset and become more futures literate.

3. The course aims to support reflection upon our orientations towards the future as individuals, as organisations, as students or as educators.

4. The course will help you get better at leading positive change and thinking outside the box.

5. The course will help you build your creativity and to be ready for an increasingly fast changing world.

6. The course will help you and your business/organisation to adapt to an uncertain world, build resilience and agility to survive and thrive.

7. The course will increase participants’ ability to  imagine different futures and act towards the realisation of a preferred future.

8. You will recognise your own agency as a change-maker.
​

​Watch the free preview videos to start learning!

🙌 Get instant access to:

· Hours of easy-to-watch video lessons

· Instructor support if you have any questions

· Lifetime access to course updates

We all need to be futurists.

Being a futurist is not for a select few – it’s for all of us! These skills of being a futurist are teachable and learnable. The more you think like a futurist, the better you can create the future you want.

While there will always be great uncertainty about the future, there is no uncertainty that it will unfold, so who is responsible for the future? I think we all are. So let’s get started. We all have a stake and interest in the future!

With our 100% moneyback guarantee, there’s no reason to wait.

🟣 Grab my best price deal, enroll now, and start learning! 🟣

Best wishes,

Thomas Carroll, PhD