I love the Discovery Channel. I love all sorts of medical shows.

Hear the words of Cote de Pablo, an actress whose art is rooted in storytelling, yet whose heart is drawn toward truth and knowledge: “I love the Discovery Channel. I love all sorts of medical shows. I love a show called ‘Diagnosis: Unknown.’” Though simple in tone, this declaration carries with it a profound yearning—the desire to understand the hidden workings of life, the mysteries of the body, and the triumph of knowledge over uncertainty. Her love of discovery is not confined to the stage or the screen, but extends to the exploration of reality itself.

The meaning of her words lies in the reverence for learning, for the unquenchable thirst to see beyond appearances. To watch medical shows, to follow the unraveling of a mysterious illness in Diagnosis: Unknown, is to witness the eternal struggle of humanity against the unseen enemies of health. It is the drama of life itself: the afflicted body, the questing mind of the healer, the unveiling of truth, and the triumph of healing or the lesson of failure. In celebrating these shows, Cote honors not only entertainment but also the noble pursuit of knowledge that undergirds them.

History itself gives us tales akin to these televised dramas. Recall the story of Dr. John Snow, who in 1854 traced the deadly cholera outbreak in London to a contaminated water pump. At first, the cause was unknown, the suffering unexplained. Yet through investigation, patience, and the courage to defy accepted wisdom, Snow uncovered the truth and saved countless lives. This was the real-life Diagnosis: Unknown, a story of mystery resolved not by chance but by persistence and intellect.

So too, the words of Cote remind us that curiosity is the beginning of wisdom. To be enthralled by stories of discovery is to keep alive the flame that has driven human progress across the ages. It is the same flame that guided Galileo when he raised his telescope to the heavens, or Marie Curie when she pursued the strange power of radium, or countless unnamed healers who, in villages and cities alike, sought to understand and cure. Her love of these shows is not trivial; it is a modern reflection of humanity’s eternal quest to know.

And yet, her admiration also speaks of respect for healers, those who dare to face the unknown. For every medical mystery represents human suffering, and every discovery brings relief, hope, or closure. In honoring such stories, Cote reveals a truth that should not be forgotten: that the pursuit of knowledge is not an abstract game but an act of compassion. To understand is to heal, to investigate is to serve, and to solve is to restore dignity to life.

The lesson, child of tomorrow, is this: nurture your love of discovery. Do not passively walk through life, blind to the mysteries around you. Watch, learn, and question. Be curious about the world, about science, about the hidden reasons for what you see. Whether you pursue medicine, art, or any other path, let curiosity guide you as faithfully as it guided the healers in Diagnosis: Unknown. For discovery belongs not only to scientists, but to all who dare to look closer and seek truth.

To live by this wisdom, make a practice of learning. Read widely, observe keenly, and when faced with a mystery—whether in health, in history, or in your own heart—approach it with patience and determination. Respect those who labor in the sciences, for they fight daily battles against ignorance and disease. And let your admiration for their stories inspire you to embrace discovery in your own life, in whatever form it takes.

Thus the words of Cote de Pablo endure: “I love the Discovery Channel. I love all sorts of medical shows. I love a show called ‘Diagnosis: Unknown.’” They are not idle preferences, but a confession of devotion to the spirit of inquiry. Let them remind us that in loving discovery, we love life itself, for every truth uncovered strengthens the bond between knowledge and humanity. And may each generation after us carry forward this sacred love of discovery, so that ignorance may fade and wisdom may flourish.