Curiosity (40)

Howard Chang and Dave Shepherd explore the etymology of words used to talk about curiosity. (Thanks to Paul Lawler for this topic suggestion.) (1:54) curious quidnunc Song: 'Why,' by Mandi Perkins (6:19) More about the dark side of curiosity (10:30) eavesdropper voyeur gossip Schadenfreude spying, espionage interrogation Music bumper from 'Why' by Don't Call Me Dude (16:23) Rude word of the week: 'MYOB (mind your own business)' (17:06) Song: 'Why,' by The Day Traders (19:12) Curiosity as a good thing (the quality that teachers like students to have) (23:07) Music courtesy of GarageBand.com Theme music by Kick the Cat time: 29:25 size: 13.5 Mb rating: PG (discussion of Jeffrey Eugenides' fascinating novel Middlesex, about a hermaphrodite)