A simple experiment suggests children growing up in urban environments may lack innate curiosity about the natural world. The test involves placing a city child on grass, removing their phone, and observing how long it takes before they engage with their surroundings – specifically, investigating something like a stone. This highlights a potential “nature deficit” in children increasingly raised with technology and limited outdoor access. The experiment seeks to understand if constant digital stimulation diminishes a child’s natural inclination to explore and learn from the environment. It poses the question of what children miss out on when detached from nature’s simple wonders. Ultimately, it underscores the importance of fostering a connection between young people and the outdoors to encourage curiosity and exploration.