From childhood curiosity to becoming a renowned philosopher dedicated to the art of questions, Dr. Pia Lauritzen challenges societal barriers that stifle our natural curiosity.

In the usual CEOR fashion of delving into thought-provoking discussions, I sat down with one of the most exciting philosophers, Dr. Pia Lauritzen, to discuss the complexities, risks and opportunities of questioning our beliefs and the status quo.

Pia shares her journey from childhood curiosity to becoming an advocate for open dialogue and philosophical inquiry. We explore why asking questions is often discouraged and how this impacts our personal and collective growth.

Timestamps:

(00:00:00 ) – Preview

(00:02:55 ) – From childhood curiosity to becoming a renowned philosopher

(00:09:44 ) – The importance of asking questions

(00:20:20 ) – How society views questioning and knowledge

(00:32:48 ) – The role of ego and technology, especially AI, in shaping our thinking

(00:39:00 ) – The impact of AI on human behaviour and social understanding

(00:49:23 ) – The future of education and technology: We need to change!

(01:01:58 ) – The dangers of outsourcing life decisions to AI and technology

(01:08:58 ) – Should we prioritise philosophy over science and maths?

(01:16:25 ) – The power of challenging yourself by asking random questions!

(01:21:46 ) – Why philosophy is critical for building smarter algorithms

(01:26:27 ) – How philosophy can influence better business decisions without AI

(01:32:38 ) – Is there such a thing as "human-centric" technology?

(01:37:12 ) – How philosophy can help corporations stop repeating the same mistakes?

(01:43:50 ) – Will there ever be a future where most businesses will put ethics first?

Episode Notes & Citations:

https://ceoretort.com/podcast/guest/2025/07/14/pia-lauritzen-asking-the-right-questions-can-transform-your-life/

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