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The Greek philosopher Socrates once stated, “Wonder is the beginning of wisdom.” If we are going to enjoy the beauties of this world, we need to foster our sense of wonder and curiosity. Later in life, Albert Einstein wrote to a friend, “People like you and me never grow old. We never cease to stand like curious children before the great mystery into which we were born.”

Food is one of life’s greatest pleasures. People usually think solely about the taste of food; however, the pleasure food provides relies on all our senses. Understanding the relationship between food and our senses can help us increase our love of dining.

Creative people, whether artists, musicians, designers, engineers, or business leaders, share several traits in common. Among them are a sense of curiosity, imagination, and an ability to see potential in serendipity discoveries.

Today, there is a stress on being utilitarian. If something is not immediately deemed useful, it’s considered wasteful. In an inciteful essay, Dr. Abraham Flexner, the first Director of the Institute for Advanced Study, argues that there is great value in so-called useless knowledge.