She's unafraid to ask questions or state her observations.
For their part, the googly-eyed adults around her make a willing audience.
Of course, it does't hurt to be adorable.
Eighteen years ago, designer Bruce Mau wrote his 43-point Incomplete Manifesto for Growth to inspire the designers in his studio in Toronto.
Point 15 of the Incomplete Manifesto reads:
Ask stupid questions. Growth is fueled by desire and innocence. Assess the answer, not the question. Imagine learning throughout your life at the rate of an infant.
Were it possible to learn for a lifetime at my granddaughter's present speed, we'd all be geniuses.
Unfortunately, brain physiology holds us back.
In fact, most minds fossilize before their owners turn 30.
But destiny shouldn't deter you from asking stupid, innocent, childlike questions.
Who knows?
Once in a while, you might get an adult answer.
Disclosure: Bruce Mau is now my employer's Chief Design Officer.
