Pia Lauritzen (PhD) Discusses Her Book 'Questions: Brief Books about Big Ideas (Reflections)'

20/08/2024 29 min
Pia Lauritzen (PhD) Discusses Her Book 'Questions: Brief Books about Big Ideas (Reflections)'

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In this engaging episode of Business Talk, we are delighted to host Pia Lauritzen, PhD, to discuss her thought-provoking book, ‘Questions: Brief Books about Big Ideas (Reflections)’. Pia Lauritzen's work delves into the profound role of questions in shaping human thought and understanding.

Episode Highlights:

• The Essence of Questions: Pia Lauritzen explores why questions are so fundamental to human experience. She argues that questioning is not only a tool for development but also a bridge to understanding, distinguishing humans from animals through our complex capacity for reflective inquiry.

•Cultural Variations in Questioning: Lauritzen examines how different languages and cultures approach questions, highlighting how these variations reflect and reinforce cultural differences. This aspect of her work reveals the intricate ways in which questioning practices shape and are shaped by cultural contexts.

• The Evolution of Questioning: The book also addresses how our questioning evolves from childhood through adulthood. Lauritzen discusses how this evolution reflects our cognitive and emotional development, offering insights into how our questioning practices influence our learning and growth.
• Impact and Reflection: Lauritzen aims for readers to appreciate the power of questions in their personal and intellectual lives. By understanding the role of questions, individuals can enhance their engagement with the world and improve their interactions with others.

Tune in to this episode to gain a deeper understanding of the philosophy behind questions and how they influence our thinking and actions. Pia Lauritzen’s reflections offer a fresh perspective on a fundamental aspect of human cognition.

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Pia Lauritzen is a Danish philosopher and academic. She has a PhD in philosophy from Aarhus University, Denmark, and from 2014 to 2016, she did post-doctoral studies combining philosophical research with observational studies of Russian, Danish, Chinese, and Spanish school classes (funded by the Carlsberg Foundation). Her 2019 TEDx Talk is titled, “What you don’t know about questions”.

In 2023, her innovative thinking earned her a spot on the prestigious Thinkers50 Radar list, recognizing her as one of the thought leaders most likely to influence the future.

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