Is there a relationship between underdevelopment and a lack of curiosity? Societies that do not read generally tend to be largely philistine, anti-intellectual and mired in superstition. Take a look at this map and think about the possible causes of Africa's underdevelopment:
From the world score Index
via Mental Floss
Are we really educating people or just producing largely unproductive drones? Thankfully there are those who are truly making a difference.
From the world score Index
via Mental Floss