Curiosity Unlocked

Have you ever wanted to get up and get going but couldn't? Maybe because you already had tasks to complete, like finishing an assignment, organizing your closet, or exercising. We often hear motivational speakers urging us to step out of our comfort zones, but can we really do it? What stops us from changing our routines? Why can't we just decide and act? The answer is simple: Status Quo Bias . Status quo bias is a cognitive bias that makes us prefer things to stay the same. We place more value on what we already have and tend to stick with it. This bias explains why we often resist change in our daily lives. It’s the reason we get so attached to our routines that doing anything different seems almost impossible. The Evolutionary Roots This bias is deeply rooted in our neural psychology and has evolutionary justifications. Early humans developed habits and routines that ensured their survival. By following the same set of rules and processes, they could efficiently hunt and pro

We all hold our money close to our hearts, but do we really understand its true value? We often measure a person’s worth by their financial wealth, but what if money, as we know it, is an illusion? Whether it's Uncle Sam's dollars or the Indian Rupee, they all might just be a big fat lie. Understanding the Difference: Currency vs. Money There are numerous countries and even more currencies circulating around the world. But are all these currencies actually money? The answer is no. There is a crucial difference between currency and money. What is money? Currency is a medium of exchange and a unit of account. It is portable, durable, divisible, and fungible. Fungible means each unit is identical and interchangeable with another unit. For example, a dollar in my pocket buys the same amount as a dollar in yours. Money, however, is all these things plus a store of value over a long period. The currency in your pocket is a medium of exchange and a unit of account because it has numbe

Frogs are fascinating amphibians, capable of adjusting their body temperature to match their environment. This adaptability is central to an urban legend known as "The Boiling Frog Syndrome," which serves as a cautionary tale about gradual change and complacency. The Legend of the Boiling Frog The Boiling Frog Syndrome describes a scenario where a frog is placed in a pot of boiling water. In this case, the frog will immediately leap out to save itself. However, if the frog is placed in a pot of lukewarm water that is slowly heated, it will not perceive the danger and will be cooked to death. This happens because the gradual change in temperature goes unnoticed by the frog, causing it to adjust its body temperature until it is too late. Human Parallels to the Boiling Frog This concept isn't just an interesting fable; it reflects a common pattern in human behavior. We often fail to notice gradual changes in our lives until they become critical. For example, you might not no