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What should we do with life’s big, existential questions? Why does uncertainty feel so uncomfortable? Does confusion discourage you — or make you lean in? What makes a life well lived? What makes popular science books like “Grit” so interesting? Do you agree with sociologist Murray Davis’s formula for interesting theories? What makes you more optimistic? Do you agree with psychologist Steven Pinker that we live in the most glorious age of all time? Why is Gen Z so pessimistic? Do you listen to podcasts faster than 1x speed? Do you think our attention spans are shrinking? Do you have the attention span to sit through a 90-minute concert? Do you think people are getting more or less narcissistic on average? Do you like focusing on yourself, or are you more like Mike? Did you know that some narcissists have low self-esteem? How does social media exploit our evolutionary instincts? What do you think about parents who brag about their childrens’ SAT scores? What are your thoughts on holiday cards that read like a family’s C.V.? Do you behave differently, depending on what you wear? Should people be required to identify themselves online? Growing up, were your Halloween costumes store-bought or homemade? Do you think it’s better to make an excuse or a justification? What’s the funniest excuse you’ve ever heard? Are excuses inherently negative? Have you ever complimented someone to make yourself feel better? Did you ever do volunteer work just to pad your resume? Do you think anonymous donors have better motives? What makes a successful public apology? Are you more likely to forgive someone if they cry? Has polarization changed how we react to scandals? Do you think good people can do evil things? Is anyone truly evil? Would you ever bring your parents to a job interview? Who decided that we’re fully mature at 18? When did you first feel like an adult? Why are depressed people drawn to sad music? Can sad songs help you feel better? What’s your favorite song to cry to? Is there ever a time or place where humor isn’t welcome? What’s so funny about “The Hokey Pokey”? What happens when you mindlessly accept the status quo? Was spanking socially acceptable when you were growing up? Why did the U.S. get stuck with the imperial system when the metric system is clearly better? Do A.I. “friends” freak you out? How are A.I. friendships like porn? Do chatbots save lives? How well do you know yourself? What’s the right balance of self-awareness and swagger?
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