Season 75, Episode 897: How to Interview

"While John Locke didn"t explicitly use the word "curiosity", his writings heavily emphasize the importance of intellectual inquiry and the pursuit of knowledge. He believes that the human mind is a blank slate at birth and through experience and reason, individuals can acquire knowledge and understanding. Locke"s emphasis on reason and experience directly encourages curiosity as the driving force behind the acquisition of knowledge. Here"s how Locke"s philosophy implicitly supports the concept of curiosity: Locke"s philosophy, particularly his An Essay Concerning Human Understanding, argues that knowledge comes from experience and reason, not inane ideas. This implies that individiuals must be curious about their surroundings and engage in the process of learning and understanding." On today"s episode of The Culture Matters Podcast, our very own Jay Doran is going to give his thoughts on a topic that is very near and dear to him: the interview.  Interviewing someone or being interviewed can be a tricky experience if the person asking the questions is unfamiliar with how to structure and conduct an interview.  Good interviews take preparation, study, and a willingness to be open-minded in your inquiry as well as unwavering curiosity about the people you"re speaking with.  Jay is here with a few pointers and preparatory hints and we hope you enjoy this episode of The Culture Matters Podcast.