The Pleasure of Getting Better : Is Learning a Basic Need ? 

By Juliette Deyts & Matisse Poupard 

It started with a lunchtime game of ROUNDS. It ended with a question: is the pleasure of getting better at something more that just fun ? This blog explores what curiosity science, neuroscience, and motivational psychology tell us about why learning feels rewarding, and what that means for well-being, education, and care. 

April 3rd, 2026