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Pie · 03-22-2010, 05:12 PM

'Curiosity' and 'Novelty' might be seen as similar.

I once stated to someone that the only reason I bother to stay alive is
1. Duty (to only three people, my husband, my mother and my grandmother)
2. Curiosity (but as a cynical pessimist, it's hard to believe that it'll be worth it)

I've added some element of novelty to that list -- travel to new places, try different things... if I find myself stuck staring at a metaphorical wall for 24 hours a day, I'd opt out in a hurry -- unless (of course) it was contradicted by my admittedly limited sense of loyalty.

I guess you might also call it hedonism.

03-22-2010, 05:12 PM	#13
Pie Gone and done Join Date: Sep 2001 Posts: 4,808	'Curiosity' and 'Novelty' might be seen as similar. I once stated to someone that the only reason I bother to stay alive is 1. Duty (to only three people, my husband, my mother and my grandmother) 2. Curiosity (but as a cynical pessimist, it's hard to believe that it'll be worth it) I've added some element of novelty to that list -- travel to new places, try different things... if I find myself stuck staring at a metaphorical wall for 24 hours a day, I'd opt out in a hurry -- unless (of course) it was contradicted by my admittedly limited sense of loyalty. I guess you might also call it hedonism. __________________ per·son \ˈpər-sən\ (noun) - an ephemeral collection of small, irrational decisions The fun thing about evolution (and science in general) is that it happens whether you believe in it or not.