Icebreaker Questions:
1. What is the best part of your day?
2. What is the worst part of your day?
3. What is your preferred time to get up?
4. What is your favorite nighttime activity?
5. If you could change one thing about humanity what would it be?
6. What is the last movie you watched?
7. What is the last song you heard?
8. What is the last book you read? (How was it?)
9. Can you describe the ideal sandwich?
10. Where is one place in the world that you want to visit?
Slightly More Intense
11. When was the last time you almost cried?
12. Should humans be allowed to own pets? Why/why not?
13. Do humans have a responsibility to protect the environment Why/why not?
14. Can something be both pro-ecology and anti-science at the same time?
15. What is the worst thing a person can do for the Earth?
16. What is the difference between liberal and conservative?
17. How much do you believe psychological traits of personality affect one's political leanings?
18. Does the government lie and deceive to get a desired result from the people? Why/ Why not?
19. What reasonable limits should be placed on freedom?
20. Who is one politician or political thinker you admire?
Just a bit more Intense
21. If aliens exist, would they care about our arts and humanities? Make a prediction.
22. How would you respond if you were the last person on Earth?
23. Who is a beautiful person that despises you?
24. What is one of your largest regrets?
25. If you could have a one night stand with any non-famous person, who would you choose?
26. If you could make any non-famous person love you, who would you choose?
27. Is love real? or is it a fiction that we tell ourselves about? Why / why not?
28. What is one action in the world you would define as evil? Why / why not?
29. What is the difference between hearing your moral compass and schizophrenic delusions?
30. Is it possible for everyone to learn to love?
Thursday, December 27, 2018
Wednesday, December 12, 2018
10 Historical Conversation Starters and Icebreakers.
Historical Conversation Starters and Icebreakers:One must reply in detail.
Please, answer anyway you choose.
1. Abraham Lincoln: Hero, Genius, or Tyrant?
2. Thomas Jefferson: Brilliant and enlightened champion of freedom or anti-military coward only concerned with his sex life and the plantations?
3. Henry Kissinger: Hero or War Criminal?
4. Chairman Mao Zedong: Horrible Mass-Murderer or CIA Plant?
5. The invention of the firearm: Evil Weapon or Life-saving tool?
6. What is the true definition of civilization?
7. What race were the ancient Egyptians?
8. What was the worst event in human history?
9. What was the greatest accomplishment of any civilization?
10. What event in human history changed the course of human development the most?
41 New Icebreaker Questions:
Conversation Starters.
Or just breaking the ice.
1. What is the most used app on your phone?
2. Who do you text message the most?
3. What subject do you spend the most time talking about?
4. What is the longest you've gone without speaking to a member of your family?
5. Where is the last place you visited walking to only by foot?
6. What is one place you visited that left you feeling disappointed?
7. What is one place you visited that left you feeling pleasantly surprised?
8. When was the last time you had a daydream?
9. What is the most creative thing you do?
10. When you read fiction do you imagine how you could have made the story better?
11. What is the last book you read?
12. What is the last book you read without skipping anything?
13. Which is more entertaining: a novel or a non-fiction book? (and why?)
14. You have to choose one: would you rather spend a week visiting the arctic or the antarctic, which one would you choose and why?
15. Who was your best friend growing up?
16. Who was one classmate from your past that you did not get along with?
17. What is your definition of success?
18. What is your definition of love?
19. Which musical artist (band/solo performer/ensemble etc.) do you spend the most time listening to?
20. Do you care when people end sentences in prepositions?
21. What do you think about Sigmund Freud?
22. When was the last time you had a debate on a major academic topic with someone?
23. What was the name of your first grade teacher?
24. Which form of candy did you like to eat when you were a kid?
25. You have to choose one: would you rather spend a week in a Mountain Cabin isolated from all humanity or a week on an ocean-faring boat-like vessel isolated from all humanity?
26. Which is more treacherous, the rain-forest or the desert?
27. How do you feel about love poetry?
28. If you created a new website, what would it be about?
29. What are your thoughts on Podcasting?
30. What was the last movie you watched?
31. Where did you watch it, and was anyone watching it with you?
32. Who is the most knowledgeable person in the world?
33. What is one song you always sing to yourself?
34. Is it normal to shower three times a day, why or why not?
35. Is it better to brush your teeth in the morning or at night? and why?
36. What is the most bizarre thought you've ever had that you are willing to admit in public?
37. Do you remember your dreams?
38. If so, what is the best dream you have ever had?
39. If you do not remember your dreams, what is one you wish you had?
40. What would you do if you did not own a smartphone?
41. If you got a free scholarship to go back to any school, any program, any subject, any time, full-paid, where would you study?
Tuesday, December 11, 2018
35 Conversation Starters and Challenge Questions about Good and Evil
There are many conversations that have taken place about the nature of ethics, morality, and the nature of Good and Evil themselves. Here is a list that will hopefully lead to constructive debates and discussions on the issues.
These questions are meant to be challenged and explored. They do not come from the omniscient or a place of absolute knowledge. They are waiting for your answers.
1. What is the difference between Morality and Ethics?
2. How do you define Sin?
3. How do you define Love?
4. Was morality created by humans or by another metaphysical source? (Why/why not?)
5. Is Morality relative? why or why not?
6. Is there a single definition of goodness that most major religions strive toward?
7. Do secularists have belief systems?
8. If someone asks the question, can we have....without God? Are they trying to play the part of God?
9. How do you define Mysticism?
10. Does the devil exist?
11. How does one obtain certainty that something exists or does not exist?
12. Can one use rules of logic to explain good and evil? (why or why not?)
13. Is "Peace" a good thing? Why or why not?
14. Should we all try to become Utopians? (why or why not?)
15. Should one evangelize one's own belief system? (why or why not?)
16. What is an example of a time when someone should employ civil disobedience? (e.g.If you believe that a law is morally wrong, it should not be followed).
17. Are there bad people in the world?
18. If possible, what does it take for someone to be good?
19. Is cruelty something that is universally condemned? Why or why not?
20. How do you respond to the following statement, "drinking battery acid corrodes your organs and destroys your body. Therefore, drinking battery acid is bad for you. Thus, we have proven the existence of good and bad as a solid fact."
21. Even if someone is not spiritual, should someone still follow the ten commandments in their daily life because society would function better that way?
22. Is happiness the end goal of all belief systems? (why or why not?)
23. How do you respond to the following statement: "There is no good and evil. There is no right and wrong. There might be things in life that I choose not to do, but I cannot say that they are evil. I can only say that I want or do not want something."
24. Is romantic love only emotions, attachment, and shared experiences? Why or why not?
25. Do men and women view the concept of "trust" differently? (Why or why not?)
26. Should those who are ignorant receive different standards than those who should know better? Why or why not?
27. If someone believes in Good and Evil, can they demonstrate it using empiricism?
28. Are things such as child abuse, torture, pedophilia, the holocaust, and the September 11th attacks instantly wrong?
29. What is the difference between moral, immoral, and amoral?
30. Can science provide absolute certainty as to why humans refer to things as Good and Evil?
31. True or False: "Destructive people will do destructive things no matter what influence they have received in life." Why or why not?
32. Is "peace" a realistic goal for humanity? Why or why not?
33. Is the current worldly definition of evil synonymous with "destruction without warrant?" Why or why not?
34. How do you respond to the following statement: "There are 100 people in the city. 99 of the residents want person #100 executed. Person #100 has not committed any crimes of any kind. The 99 other residents have simply chosen that they want to execute person #100 because they no longer like person #100, and killing this person will improve the collective happiness of their society and allow it to function better" ? Do you agree why or why not?
35. If not love, then what?
Monday, December 10, 2018
51 Conversation Starters and Icebreaker Questions
Many people do not have favorites, so frequency is another way to pose the question.
Icebreaker Questions:
1. What color do you wear the most?
2. When you were younger, what color was your first backpack?
3. What is your birthstone?
4. When you imagine a beautiful piece of jewelry, what does it look like?
5. What is more beautiful? Gold or Platinum?
6. Which would you rather do with a friend: stay at home and watch a movie or go out for a restaurant for pizza?
7. Are all humans created equal?
8. Which TV show do you watch the most?
9. What is one television network or streaming site/service that you recommend to other people?
10. What was the last movie you watched?
11. How did you feel about the last movie you watched?
12. Where was one memorable vacation you had once?
13. What was a movie you watched that made you feel disappointed?
14. What was one vacation you had that was disappointing?
15. If you had up $65,000 to spend, but had to spend it on a new car in one single purchase/transaction and wouldn't get the remainder of the funds you didn't spend, which car would you buy?
16. Where is a part of the world you want to know more about?
17. What new language do you want to study in the future?
18. What was the last book you read?
19. Do you read more fiction or non-fiction?
20. Do you like documentaries? Why / why not?
Deep Thought Icebreaker Questions:
21. Do you believe in God?
22. What are 3 commonalities that all humans share?
23. How does the definition of love differ from culture to culture?
24. How do you know if you like or love something?
25. Is hatred immoral? Why or why not?
26. Are premarital relations morally right or wrong?
27. Were there things in the past that were morally wrong that are now considered moral because of the development of humanity? (Why? / Why not?)
28. What's the difference between prayer and superstition?
29. Do meditation and prayer have the same practical function?
30. What is the origin of your values?
31. How do you define "peace?"
32. Are peace and love the ultimate and most pure values for humanity? Why?/Why not?
33. Is happiness the end goal of philosophy?
34. Would you rather be rich and unhappy or poor and happy?
35. Is morality relative?
36. What is your definition of the word "truth?"
37. How do you know for certain that someone loves you?
38. Does science have limitations? If yes, what are they? If no, why not?
39. Is science greater than philosophy? Why/why not?
40. Is it possible for science to explain all common beliefs of morality? Why? Why not?
Super Deep Thought Icebreaker Questions:
41. If a tree falls in the woods, and no one is around to hear it, do the animals hear the sound?
42. In terms of quantum physics, would the planets exist if no humans were present in our solar system?
43. Are non-familial relations existential and proven by science? (Non-familial defined as He is my best friend or She is like a sister to me.etc.)
44. What is the difference between a fact and truth?
45. (Is the following statement true or false?) If the truth can change from person to person, then the fact that the truth can change from person to person becomes the constant truth; then there must be one truth that is always constant.
46. If you drank from the fountain of youth, how do you imagine you would feel in 20 years?
47. What is the difference between magic and supernatural?
48. What is the difference between metaphysics and ontology?
49. Can ideas exist without the human brain? Why or why not?
50. Are standards of human decency universal? Why or why not?
51. Can you prove love as a factual claim?
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