Critical Skills for Humanity: Inquisitiveness

Why we need to ask the right questions

In a world characterized by rapid technological advancements and constant change, the ability to ask meaningful questions is emerging as a crucial survival skill.

In a previous article, I wrote about how existential intelligence is a critical survival skill. Like existential intelligence, inquistiveness is a trait that is fundamentally difficult to automate because it requires a degree of self-reflection, introspection, and out-of-the-box thinking.

Inquisitiveness or “the art of asking questions”, is a fundamental aspect of human cognition that drives learning, innovation, and personal growth.

As we navigate the complexities of the 21st century, cultivating this skill becomes essential for both individuals and organizations. Above all, inquisitiveness needs to be cultivated within the classroom for younger generations, especially as they increasingly rely on AI tools to write content, conduct research, and parse and make sense of data.

The Importance of Inquisitiveness

From a young age, humans exhibit a natural curiosity about the world around them. This innate inquisitiveness propels us to explore, discover, and understand our environment. However, as we grow older, societal and…