Curiosity, at its core, challenges. It invites us to see differently. To disrupt what’s assumed. To imagine what could be. And paying attention to your own innate curiosity? That’s not just a personal choice. It’s a daily act of courage.

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When the original Steamboat Willie Mickey Mouse entered the public domain in 2024, it was more than just a milestone for copyright law—it was a cultural turning point. For the first time in nearly a century, artists and storytellers can freely remix, reinterpret, and reimagine Disney’s earliest icon without fear of a cease-and-desist letter.

While Siri schedules my meetings, Alexa orders groceries, and Roomba keeps the floors spotless, I’ve found myself with an abundance of free time. The question is—what do we do with it?

When I first joined social media in 2008, I was pulled in like a moth to a flame. What a rush to catch up with old friends and see information in real-time. As an adult with highly developed media literacy skills, I still find it easy to become absorbed in trending topics and digital rabbit holes—and before you know it, hours have passed. Addictive.

On January 18, 2012, the internet went dark. Thousands of websites—from Wikipedia and Reddit to Creative Commons—blacked out their pages in protest of two U.S. bills that threatened to censor the web. What began as legislation to curb piracy quickly became a turning point in digital history: millions of people organized, lawmakers retreated, and a powerful message was sent—don’t mess with the internet.