1. The world is filled with interesting things
I want to know, try, and discuss
Prof. Diamond was born in 1937 in Boston, Massachusetts, USA.
His interest in the world started with two maps hanging on the wall of his father's room showing the progress of World War II. One was a map of Europe and the other was a map of Asia. Pondering these maps led young Jared to realize that the world is a big place.
When he was seven, he became interested in birds.
His family spent summers in New England and New Hampshire, and he loved watching birds in the forests that covered the area.
This early interest led Jared to research birds, and he has continued to be an avid bird watcher.
He also liked reading and stamp collecting. When he grew, his mothers influence encouraged an interest in languages. He studied Latin, Greek, French, and many more when he was a junior high and high school student. He also liked science and history.