Curiosity quotient
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Curiosity quotient is a term put forth by author and journalist Thomas Friedman as part of a formula to measure learning and acquisition of knowledge.
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[edit] Proposed formula
Friedman's proposed formula is Curiosity quotient plus Passion quotient is greater than Intelligent Quotient.
According to Friedman, curiosity and passion are key components for education in a world where information is readily available to everyone and where global markets reward those who have learned how to learn and are self-motivated to learn.
Friedman states, "Give me the kid with a passion to learn and a curiosity to discover and I will take him or her over the less passionate kid with a huge IQ every day of the week." IQ "still matters, but CQ and PQ ... matter even more."[1]
[edit] No viable test
To date, there are no existing university tests or accredited testing evaluations which will produce a quantitative CQ.
[edit] Awards
Friedman received the NASSCOM Global Leadership Award for his charged theory for the boosting of the Indian offshore outsourcing industry by NASSCOM-president Kiran Karnik.[2]
