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“Basically, I'm a perpetual student. I start by finding a subject I really don't know very much, but that I'm curious about. I learn about it through books in a library, by doing interviews with people who know a lot about the subject, and by going out on my own and seeing for myself what's…” quote by Eric Schlosser
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“Basically, I'm a perpetual student. I start by finding a subject I really don't know very much, but that I'm curious about. I learn about it through books in a library, by doing interviews with people who know a lot about the subject, and by going out on my own and seeing for myself what's happening.”

Eric Schlosser

About This Quote

Source Interview: Eric Schlosser discussing lifelong learning, 2020

Continuous curiosity drives self‑directed education through reading, interviewing, and personal experience.

In simple terms: Learning thrives on curiosity and active exploration.

Key Takeaway

Embrace curiosity, seek knowledge actively.

Themes

learning curiosity self‑direction

Mood

inspired reflective

Type

motivational educational

When to use this quote

  • academic research
  • career development
  • personal projects

Key Concepts

education experiential learning interviewing

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you choose new subjects to explore?
  • What methods deepen your understanding?
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