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Transformation, Revolution, Curiosity and Humanity
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The existence of the universe dates back nearly 14 billion years to the Big Bang, while the history of humans stretches back around 2 million years. The Industrial Revolution was a quarter of a millennium ago, and the first modern computer was almost a century ago. The events we consider to be“ revolutions” in history all share a common foundation: transformation.
Revolutions are not just events. They are turning points that transform how we think, live, and understand the world. But transformation doesn’ t happen on its own randomly; behind almost every major shift in history lies a simple but powerful force: curiosity.
In 1492, Columbus was not trying to discover a new continent; he was trying to find a westward sea route to reach Asia. That’ s when he unexpectedly landed in the Americas. Centuries later, in 1928, Alexander Fleming was studying bacteria in petri dishes when he accidentally left a dish out for so long it developed mold. Instead of throwing it away, he let his curiosity beat him and decided to examine it. He later found that mold( penicillium) was producing a substance which killed bacteria and this became the first true antibiotic. The discovery of penicillin was completely accidental and was all caused by Fleming’ s curiosity.
These examples are just the tip of the iceberg. The pattern of curiosity and transformation will continue with the existence of humans. Just like how technology is rapidly transforming today, it will continue to develop even more exponentially.
To summarize, for revolution, transformation is needed, and for transformation curiosity is necessary. Curiosity is something humans have had since their existence and is the underlying factor why we are as advanced today. Stay curious.