Are you tired of stale small talk?
Take conversations to the next level by asking thought provoking questions to inspire, fascinate, and entertain.
We offer 80 such conversation-starters below to elevate your conversations.
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Simple small talk can get boring.
When youre beginning toget to know a person better, the desire to have deeper conversations grows.
And if youre trying to get closer to someone, then having deep conversations is even more important.
As always you should probably consider the time and place when youreasking questions.
Stargazing with someone late at night?
Perfect time to ask thought provoking questions!
So, keep it more mild than wild.
Eventually though, youll not only want to ask someone thought provoking questions, youll need to.
How Do You Perceive Time?
People view time differently.
In fact, theres two distinct ways in which people perceive time, ego-moving and time-moving.
Do You Have a Voice Inside Your Head?
If you have an internal monologue it may be difficult to imagine someone not having one.
And vice versa for those who lack an internal monologue.
Considering the Advancement of Artificial Intelligence, Do Robots Deserve Rights in Society?
Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?
Ask how they would fare if life on earth catastrophically changed, and A.I.
became more common than native fauna.
How would they get by in a dystopian, sci-fi, existence?
Youve likely come across the trolley problem before.
How Do You Think Evolution Will Impact Humans in the Future?
What will be the first shift?
Will it be that we evolve to no longer have vestigial organs?
What will we get in their place?
Bigger lungs, heart, or will we just lack wisdom(teeth)?
Is Honesty Always the Best Policy?
Weve heard it since we were young, honesty is the best policy.
But how much weight does it carry?
Are all lies bad, or is it necessary to tell a little white lie here and there?
Does Your Zodiac Sign Have Any Real Influence in Your Life?
Some people put a lot of stake in astrology, but does your zodiac have any real meaning?
Could the knowledge of your zodiac sign traits subconsciously influence your behavior?
What Is a Cause Youll Always Passionately Support?
So, this is a double hitter.
Would You Rather Have More Time for Yourself or Have More Money?
If time equals money does it matter which you have more of?
Would You Choose Fame at the Cost of Losing Those You Loved Along the Way?
Its always the rich and famous saying its lonely at the top.
What would you risk along your path to fame and glory?
Would your family and friends be a sacrifice youre willing to make?
If you try your best and you dont succeed, do you just give up?
Its rare topick up a new hobbyand be perfect at it on the first try.
Why are we so quick to beat ourselves up over being beginners?
Imagine You Accidentally Discover an Ancient Artifact.
Would You Keep It for Yourself or Contact Local Historians?
Does everything from the past have historical significance?
Why cant history belong to the people in a physical sense?
Can There Be Any Ethical Means of Consumption Under Capitalism?
Is trying to live ethically impossible under capitalism?
Should you suffer because large corporations dont abide by the same moral code we as regular people do?
How Much Would Your Life Change If the Internet Went Down Indefinitely?
Society is several generations deep into the internet.
There are few places in the world the internet hasnt reached.
Would life be better or worse without it?
How much would things change?
Is Ignorance Truly Bliss?
Its an old adage, but how does it hold up in day to day life?
Can we be unhappy if we remain ignorant of lifes truths?
How Often Do You Stop to Smell the Roses?
Expressing appreciation and gratitude is an important act.
Is War Ever Ethical?
At what point is war not the answer?
Is it ever the answer, or just the only option?
How Do You Avoid Losing Sight of Your Personal Goals and Identity?
Maintaining a sense of identity is important, but throughout life we might lose sight of ourselves.
Do You Need a Reason to Be Kind?
Is it actually kindness if theres a reason behind it?
Does kindness require selflessness?
Want More Philosophical Questions?
If youre looking for a more detailed breakdown of thought provoking questions, then look no further.
Just remember to check that the mood is right.
you might still learn quite a lot from them even if youre not asking personal details.
The trick is to have a follow up question or ask for them to explain why or why not.
