Choose to be Curious Ep. #318: Curiosity & The Humane Space, with Lauren Henkin
Mar 11, 2026
Meet Lauren Henkin, founder of The Humane Space and trained architect, artist, and branding expert who designs curiosity- and awe-driven experiences. She discusses why curiosity fades, research tying curiosity to wellbeing, and how rituals, guided walks, and an app can spark daily wonder. She also links architecture and art to creating spaces that invite exploration.
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Build A Daily Ritual With Small Curiosity Practices
- Develop a daily ritual of curiosity, wonder, and awe using short activities like learning, guided visualization, or nature walks.
- The Humane Space app offers varied micro-experiences (soundscapes, awalks, prompts) to spark discovery without heavy time commitment.
Architecture Training And Childhood Shaped Her Curiosity
- Lauren credits architecture education for training her to ask questions and innovate rather than replicate solutions.
- She recalls childhood museum visits and hikes with her dad as formative curiosity memories that shaped her practice.
Use Unusual Contexts As Portals To Understanding
- Presenting topics as exploratory portals (e.g., sky + color theory + drone tech) makes unfamiliar subjects approachable.
- Henkin designed content so viewers can relate to contemporary art or unfamiliar ideas through surprising contextual frames.