Great things happen when our brightest minds have the freedom to explore. When we pursue our unique interests, the resulting collective capacity for innovation is limitless. The issues of the future will require these creative solutions as the need to build connections between people, nations and disciplines has never been greater.
On May 28th, UBC closed out the Centennial year with some great minds providing perspectives on topics of the future.
Curiosity propels both research and learning, the very things that UBC is known for. As students, we have the freedom to indulge our curiosity, but as we head off into the world, we often abandon it in favour of security. What does it mean to live with a spirit of curiosity?
Join iconic Canadian actor William Shatner as he shares stories about the fascinating places his curiosity has led him, and the possibilities that await us if we follow our own. Following his talk, Mr. Shatner will answer questions from the audience.
This talk was moderated by Fiona Forbes, BA’93, Host, Shaw TV
Learn more about the event and William Shatner
Select Articles and Books Available at UBC Library
Ball, Philip. (2012). Curiosity: How science became interested in everything. London: Bodley Head. [Available at Okanagan Library – Q125 .B35 2012]
Dillon, B., Warner, M., Malbert, R., Royal Hibernian Academy of Arts, Norwich Castle Museum, Turner Contemporary (Arts organization : Margate, England). . Appel (Foundation : Amsterdam, Netherlands). (2013). Curiosity: Art and the pleasures of knowing. London: Hayward Publishing. [Available at the Irving K. Barber Learning Centre – N6750 .D55 2013]
Manguel, Alberto. (2015). Curiosity. New Haven: Yale University Press. [Available at Okanagan Library – PS8576.A544 C87 2015]
UBC Library Research Guides