I think the word you are looking for is 'inquisitive'.

Heaven forbid an enquiring mind might find knowledge (for it's own sake) and it's attendant practical applications useful!

much better to be content with the status quo......now where can I find two sticks to rub together to make that bright and warm stuff?

"Deaths in the Bible. God - 2,270,365
not including the victims of Noah's flood, Sodom and Gomorrah, or the
many plagues, famines, fiery serpents, etc because no specific numbers
were given. Satan - 10."