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Every year I’m excited to see what Google’s “Year in Search’’ reveals about society. And in 2020 — the most tumultuous, uncertain time in recent history — search was dominated by a small but highly impactful word: WHY.
If you haven’t seen the video yet, take a look:
As a Design Thinker, the first line of the video resonates with me most: “The most human trait is to want to know why.”
Which gets me thinking: why is that?
Before you Google “Why why?” here are some answers.
Curiosity is Life-Affirming…
When facing life’s uncertainties, Buddhist nun and author Pema Chödrön advises, “Let your curiosity be greater than your fear.”
I believe this isn’t an idle wish but a guidepost that we can all use to navigate challenges, both personally and professionally. In 2020, with so much stripped away from our day-to-day lives, we were forced to confront the realities of the present moment. The pandemic brought values to the fore…
