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What does it mean?
Scientists retain a sense of wonder and curiosity similar to children. This connection highlights the playful nature of discovery.
In plain terms
Scientists are like children because they stay curious.
What can you take from it?
Stay curious like a child to keep discovering.

Where it applies

  • teaching science
  • innovation
  • learning

Putting it to work

  • encourage questions
  • explore freely
  • keep wonder

Questions to consider

  • How do you stay curious?
  • What makes science fun?

Another view

Not all scientific work is playful or childlike.

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