ACLR: What Are You More Capable of Than You Were a Year Ago?

You're here! Does this mean you're more curious than average? Probably. You're most likely more capable of curiosity than average! What's something that you have no interest in learning or becoming more capable of? If you had to pick one thing to become more capable of doing or understanding, what would you choose? Comment below and we'll give you a shout out...and maybe we'll check in to see if you stuck to your plan! Discuss, debate, and dissect with us! The lens is – and always will be – curiosity. Each week, fun informal conversations center around one delectable Curiosity Bite designed to give your brain the time and ideas to think about thinking, to flex your curiosity muscle… and maybe even… revolutionize the way you think. This week's Curiosity Bite:   What Are You More Capable of Than You Were a Year Ago?   In this episode...Curious Questions asked and answered What did you used to be capable of? Why did this change? Does it matter? Would you join a debate team for adults? Would you read, What to Expect When You're Expecting...to Get Older? How many songs can you think of that include the word "season"? Have you had a midlife crisis? How would you define it? How well can you read a physical map? What's a better way to absorb non-fiction books? Are people born with the capability of humor? As we offload capabilities to specialists and smartphones, are we losing those neural connections forever? References Neuroplasticity Seasons of Life Theory Midlife Crisis Duolingo Tai Chi The Art of Learning (read this book!) Subscribe to Audible! I Like You: Hospitality Under the Influence by Amy Sedaris Me Talk Pretty One Day by David Sedaris I'm an America (and So Can You!) by Stephen Colberg Thanks for Listening! To share your thoughts: * Leave a note in the comment section below or Tweet with #ACLR and we'll find you. * Share this show on Twitter or Facebook and your very own favorite social site. To help out the show: * Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and reviews really help and we read each one. * Subscribe on iTunes or