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Humans are inherently curious—from the very start of our lives, we strive to explore our environment. Children want to know what happens when they drop their plate or whether a pen can draw on the wall. As adults, we are in constant search for information about the world around us. This immanent curiosity is a driving force of human, social, and technological development. Innovation involves taking risks, but while being inherently curious, humans have a tendency toward risk avoidance. As a result, curiosity alone often does not induce progress because humans are also driven by a need for safety, control, and predictability. Being curious and valuing safety are two sides of the same coin when it comes to taking risks. Thus, finding a balance between these two drivers of motivation is a major challenge for individuals, organizations, and societies. Researchers of various disciplines have extensively studied risk …