Curiosity is the restless, internal algorithm that pushes us to look beyond the obvious.

“Positioning curiosity as a restless, internal algorithm encapsulates its dynamic, adaptive nature as the quintessential human drive to transcend obviousness and surface-level understanding.

In the era of artificial intelligence, this metaphor simultaneously celebrates human cognitive uniqueness and challenges us to thoughtfully integrate AI capabilities.

While AI can simulate certain exploratory behaviours, it is the organic, multifaceted, and intrinsically motivated human curiosity that remains indispensable for genuine innovation, critical reflection, and the sustained pursuit of meaning.

As AI systems increasingly mediate our access to knowledge, nurturing the restless algorithm within ourselves can be viewed both as a philosophical imperative and a strategic necessity for the future of human inquiry.”

Attropiation : Volker Bourne , 23rd August 2025