Can we study these questions by looking at what Scripture, Reason, Tradition, and Experience have to say? How does our perception change, deepen, to discover the new and unknown? Doesn't it come down to having "the eyes to see"? Where do we get that vision?
Our very best motivations for the pursuit of truth are nothing compared to inspiration. In fact, all motivations are suspect and none pure. Contemplative prayer, the surrender of reliance on all supports to faith and judgment, seems the only way to realize ("discover and bring into being")