About

The stated purpose of The Institute for Human Curiosity to understand, support, and promote human curiosity.

Among the many sources from which the Institute pulls inspiration, the original Accademia dei Lincei (Lincean Academy), as founded by Federico Cesi in 1603, which brought together a diverse group of scientists, artists, poets and others, was responsible for inventing and naming the telescope (and microscope), an invention which ultimately enabled its member Galileo Galilei to prove the heliocentric nature of the universe. The original Academy studied and respected the knowledge and traditions of the past, but also chose to observe, question, and understand the world around them.

It is with this ethos which we wish to run the Institute.

One which respects the traditions of both science and religion, storytelling and myth, creativity and innovation, but which also adheres to the practices of reinterpretation, experimentation, collaboration, and questioning.

We aim to be establish our physical location in Italy in 2026.

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The Institute for Human Curiosity was initially designed and developed by Ezra Butler, the founder of Colorphilia, an interdisciplinary researcher focusing on the history and language of color.