Why?

Curiosity is examined through intriguing experiments showing that overhearing one side of a phone conversation distracts people more than hearing both sides of a dialogue. The author interviews scientists across various fields and delves into the lives of renowned figures like Leonardo da Vinci and Richard Feynman, exploring what drives human curiosity and its implications. The book investigates the nature of curiosity and highlights individuals who exemplify an insatiable desire to learn and discover.