The Case for Curiosity

The Case for Curiosity

From No Such Thing: Education in the Digital Age by Marc Lesser

December 18, 2025 · 56 min · Episode 146

About this episode

Tinsley Galyean discusses the importance of curiosity in literacy and education through his work with Curious Learning.

Tinsley Galyean , Author of Reframe is a technologist, designer, and co-founder of Curious Learning, a global nonprofit dedicated to eradicating illiteracy. He holds a PhD from the MIT Media Lab and works at the intersection of education, storytelling, and digital innovation, creating interactive experiences for museums and programing for networks like Discovery Kids, Disney, and Warner Bros. Under Galyean’s leadership, Curious Learning has made its literacy apps available in 60 languages, reaching children in diverse communities worldwide, many with little or no access to formal schooling. By partnering with parents, educators, NGOs, and governments, the organization has helped children in some of the most resource-constrained settings begin their reading journey. Curious Learning’s work is recognized for its commitment to mother-tongue instruction and its focus on data-driven evaluation to ensure real, lasting impact. LInks: https://www.businessexpertpress.com/books/reframe-how-curiosity-and-literacy-can-redefine-us/ https://www.curiouslearning.org/…

People in this episode

Host: Marc Lesser

Guest: Tinsley Galyean

Topics covered

  • curiosity
  • literacy
  • education
  • technology
  • nonprofit
  • digital innovation

Keywords

  • curiosity
  • literacy
  • education
  • nonprofit
  • digital innovation
  • interactive experiences
  • mother-tongue instruction

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Curious Learning, MIT Media Lab, Discovery Kids, Disney, Warner Bros

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