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"In order to keep the integrity of a human source, you have to show the whole gradient of who they are. The good and the bad parts." Susan Du is a Staff Writer at City Pages newspaper in Minneapolis, Minnesota. She reports on local news and writes really fantastic longform, in-depth stories that explore nuance and character. We talk about reporting honestly and dynamically on the complexity of people, the changing nature of our social expectations, the pursuit of truth, which defines her work, her background as an immigrant from China, Confucian values, and other topics. Follow her on Twitter: https://twitter.com/shijundu Susan's work for City Pages: http://www.citypages.com/about/staff/susan-du/372121552

Today I talk with Carly Lunden, a copywriter at the American Refugee Committee in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Here we talk about her work there, the significance of human dignity, tapping into the mindset of abundance, human experiences versus human experiences, the meaning of wisdom, identity, and empathy among others topics. Check out the amazing work of the American Refugee Committee: http://arcrelief.org/

A mindset of curiosity orients us toward seeing the incredible details and intricacies of life around us, allows us to understand and know ourselves, and inspires us to create change. In this second and last part of the series of curiosity, you’ll hear again from George Roberts, a retired high school teacher and active artist who talks about “complicating kids’ lives,” Donte Curtis, a life coach who seeks to “cultivate the soul,” Natalie Ringsmuth who sees a need for something more than a “legislated heart change,” Mary Laurel-True who works in community engagement with the Sabo Center for Democracy and Citizenship at Augsburg University, who highlights the necessity of remaining open to change, and Harry Boyte, the founder of the Sabo Center for Democracy and Citizenship who describes the heart of democracy.

Curiosity is a fundamental ingredient in developing a healthy life, a constructive community, and a progressing world. Here you'll find a tapestry of stories and insights that help illustrate the beauty and importance of curiosity. You'll hear from George Roberts, a retired high school teacher and artist; Regina McCombs, the Senior Editor for Visual News at Minnesota Public Radio; Dianne Barber, an Americorps member and public ally; Moses Tut, a Sudanese born business owner and nonprofit initiator; and Brant Kingman, an internationally renowned artist.

What values underlie our actions and expressions? What do we believe and why do we believe it? This podcast is an exploration of why we as people do what we do. Each new person interviewed is an opportunity to see the world in a new light. The Idealect website: https://www.theidealect.com/