I disagree over how curiosity becomes stifled. I think the causes are less internal and more external. Mostly, social systems punishing curiosity. I don’t think the world becomes much less mysterious as we age. I also don’t think that having to admit our own ignorance is the cause of waning curiosity. It seems to me more that when you follow your curiosity, it forces other people into contact with their own ignorance, which they don’t like, and therefore punish you socially.
aceking
Karma: 0
It seems like lessening your concept of self could address the same problem in a slightly different way. Instead of convincing yourself that aren’t actually any threats to you, you could try focusing on the fact that what seems to be under attack is just an idea/thought. Both routes seem like they could reduce the internal flinching, not sure which is more effective.