Can Curiosity Heal Division?

We've been unpacking how curiosity creates connection—how a simple question can open doors to understanding and invite us into each other's lives in meaningful ways. (If you missed it, you can catch up by starting here.) We're continuing the conversation by being, well, curious and asking a VERY big and (and VERY appropriate) question:

Can curiosity actually heal the division in our society?

In this TEDTalk, author and curiosity expert Scott Shigeoka thinks so.  (In fact, he knows so…personally!) Drawing on his research into fostering connection and healing division, he shares what he learned traveling across the US, meeting people with views opposing his own — and shows why recognizing our shared humanity begins with getting curious.

Click the link above to watch this short but deeply impactful talk.  I am beyond curious to connect with you to see what you think about it.  I’m even more curious if you want to join with us to see if we find the same thing here in New Orleans as Scott did.

Grace, Peace, and Curiousity…

Sam