What If the First Olympics Were Centered on Science Instead of Sports?
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Chapter 1: Imagining a Scientific Olympics
Have you ever wondered what it would be like if the Olympics were focused on science rather than athletic prowess? This engaging exercise from What If Curiosity encourages you to explore this intriguing idea based on a question from The Book of What If…: “What if the First Olympics Were a Science Competition Instead of an Athletic One?”
Before You Start: Are you curious about what a Curiosity Q & A entails? Here’s a brief introduction to get you started:
How to Utilize Curiosity-Based Thinking to Question and Act on Everything
What if you changed the way you conduct Q & A sessions?
Question: What if the inaugural Olympics were a Science Competition?
Action: Consider your upcoming pitch or presentation. Instead of tailoring it for the usual audience—whether it's for investors, clients, or a pitch competition—imagine you are addressing a group of 8th graders who have no prior knowledge of your subject.
Keep in Mind: This activity can range from a quick adaptation of your elevator pitch to a comprehensive overhaul of your entire pitch, presentation, business plan, or business model canvas.
Deeper Learning: Reflect on how your business or project today would be influenced if the first Olympics, held over 3,000 years ago, had focused on scientific achievements rather than athletic ones.
Challenge: What innovative twist could you introduce in your next entrepreneurial competition or presentation by incorporating an unexpected element related to science or sports?
If this exercise in Curiosity-Based Thinking has sparked your interest in the possibility of the first Olympics being a science competition, continue your exploration with a Curiosity-Based Thinking What? to Wow! workout: What if We Celebrated Science Like We Celebrate Sports?
Chapter 2: Celebrating Science as We Do Sports
Transform your curiosity into action with this engaging workout drawn from The Book of What If…: What if the First Olympics…
Keep nurturing your curiosity with more content and activities focused on Curiosity-Based Thinking from What If Curiosity and The Book of What If…! If you’re eager to dive deeper, don’t miss the opportunity to watch this insightful Curiosity-Based Thinking Curiosity Q & A in the video above.
