Myth: Curiosity killed the cat

Myth

Curiosity killed the cat! It is impolite to be curious. Curiosity can waste a lot of time

Fact

Curiosity is powered by the learn drive that leads to the pleasure of learning. In free learning, curiosity is essential for progress. The old saying should be reframed:

Curiosity powers learning

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