Openness—the tendency to stay curious, receptive, and engaged with new ideas and experiences—is linked to creativity, intellectual humility, stronger relationships, and even longevity. But how much of it is simply who we are, and how much can we actually change?

Jonathan Schooler, Ph.D., distinguished professor of psychological and brain sciences at the University of California, Santa Barbara, returns for a fascinating conversation about the science of openness, curiosity, and wonder. Drawing on research from psychology and philosophy, Jonathan will explore why some people remain more open to possibility as they age—and what the rest of us can do to cultivate it.

From seeking out art and unfamiliar ideas to slowing down enough to notice beauty in the everyday, small shifts in how we pay attention may have a surprisingly profound effect on how we experience our lives.

Come curious, leave with a new way of seeing the world—and perhaps a few ways to keep wonder alive.

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