Asking questions is what brains were born to do, at least when we were young children. For young children, quite literally, seeking explanations is as deeply rooted a drive as seeking food or water.

Alison Gopnik
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Asking questions is what brains were born to do, at least when they were young children. This quote refers to how a child’s mind works. As a child, a person’s mind is constantly asking questions and seeking answers to those questions.

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