In a world saturated with hyper-information and relentless updates, the rare gift of genuine discovery has all but slipped from our grasp. There was once a thrill in “not knowing” — a time when surprise meant more than an algorithmically generated suggestion. Could it be that a life lived with less information, unburdened by preconceptions, cultivates a richer, more memorable experience? Minimalism, after all, promises that what we don’t know might be as valuable as what we do. Studies reveal that novelty – those moments of pure awe – could hold the keys to improved mental health, sparking joy and engagement with the world around us. It’s a provocative question: might the tension between the expected and the unexpected be precisely what restores us? Embracing the long-lost spirit of surprise may very well be our path to rediscovering fulfillment.