The Guardian: How a Cross-Country Journey Reframed What It Means to Understand One Another

In The Guardian, Scott Shigeoka reflects on a year spent driving across the United States — from Trump rallies to convents — to meet people whose views and lives felt far from his own. What he discovered along the way is that curiosity can break down assumptions and humanize those we once saw only as “others.” Rather than retreating into stereotypes, Scott shows how turning toward people with genuine questions and care can build deeper understanding across divides that seem insurmountable. His story illustrates curiosity not just as intellectual curiosity, but as a heart-centered practice of listening, connection, and shared humanity — a central theme in his work and his new book Seek.