Seems like knowledge would lead to longer lifespan in general.

Inquisitive nature of our species

to get an egde?

The humans that craved knowledge survived and outcompeted their chill counterparts that didn't bother with it.

Known threats are easier to survive than unknown threats. And.. gaining knowledge of a successfully navigated previous threat is some solid info to have.

Survival

You mean other than evolving and not dying?😀

We are what the Universe is using to know Itself.