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Opinion-based answers [C2+]

PART 1: Knowledge, Truth, and Intellectual Inquiry

  1. Can absolute truth exist in a world shaped by perception? Why?

  2. Should all knowledge be accessible to everyone? Why or why not?

  3. Is the pursuit of truth more important than comfort or harmony? Why?

  4. Can intuition be a reliable form of knowledge? Why?

  5. Are we biased toward facts that align with our beliefs? Why?

  6. Should humans prioritize knowing over feeling? Why or why not?

  7. Is the Socratic method still relevant in the 21st century? Why?

  8. Can critical thinking be truly objective? Why or why not?

  9. Should intellectual humility be taught explicitly in education? Why?

  10. Is it ethical to question long-standing knowledge systems? Why?

PART 2: Language, Expression, and Identity

  1. Can language limit the depth of thought? Why?

  2. Should endangered languages be revived even if few speak them? Why?

  3. Is self-expression a human right or a social construct? Why?

  4. Can multilingualism shape identity in complex ways? How?

  5. Is linguistic diversity essential in global leadership? Why?

  6. Should professional communication adopt more informal tones? Why or why not?

  7. Can language reflect internal conflicts? How?

  8. Should we challenge the idea of "native speaker" supremacy in language learning? Why?

  9. Is silence a more honest form of communication than speech? Why?

  10. Can written words capture lived experience with accuracy? Why or why not?

PART 3: Time, Memory, and Human Perception

  1. Is memory a reliable source of truth? Why or why not?

  2. Should we view time as a resource or a dimension? Why?

  3. Can future-focused thinking distort our present reality? Why?

  4. Is nostalgia a barrier to progress or a source of meaning? Why?

  5. Should people aim to live timelessly or contextually? Why?

  6. Can perception of time be culturally conditioned? How?

  7. Does digital documentation weaken human memory? Why?

  8. Should we preserve all personal history, or let some of it fade? Why?

  9. Can time constraints enhance creativity or limit it? Why?

  10. Is living “in the moment” a form of rebellion in modern life? Why?

PART 4: Ethics, Responsibility, and Decision-Making

  1. Is doing nothing a moral choice in complex situations? Why?

  2. Can collective ethics override personal conscience? Should they?

  3. Should ethical behavior be driven by reason or emotion? Why?

  4. Can unintended consequences still be considered unethical? Why or why not?

  5. Is it possible to act morally in an imperfect system? Why?

  6. Should ethical flexibility be encouraged in leadership? Why or why not?

  7. Can over-regulation of ethics hinder innovation? Why?

  8. Should moral dilemmas be part of public education? Why?

  9. Is striving to do good ever ethically selfish? Why?

  10. Can inaction be as morally significant as action? Why?

PART 5: Innovation, Complexity, and the Future

  1. Can humanity innovate without overcomplicating systems? Why?

  2. Should long-term consequences be a requirement for innovation approval? Why?

  3. Can the pursuit of efficiency undermine resilience? Why or why not?

  4. Is predictive technology reshaping free will? How?

  5. Should we innovate simply because we can? Why or why not?

  6. Can complexity be a form of exclusion in society? Why?

  7. Is the pace of innovation sustainable for human adaptation? Why?

  8. Should innovation always be paired with ethical forecasting? Why?

  9. Can analog solutions outlast digital ones? Why?

  10. Should simplicity be prioritized in future systems design? Why?

PART 6: Human Motivation and Behavior

  1. Is intrinsic motivation more sustainable than extrinsic? Why?

  2. Can self-awareness conflict with motivation? How?

  3. Should people be praised for effort over results? Why or why not?

  4. Can routine stifle creativity or enhance it? Why?

  5. Is ambition inherently ethical or neutral? Why?

  6. Should discomfort be embraced as part of growth? Why?

  7. Is the desire for legacy ego-driven or value-based? Why?

  8. Can contentment coexist with achievement? How?

  9. Is motivation affected more by culture or biology? Why?

  10. Should we rethink motivation in an age of abundance? Why?

PART 7: Society, Leadership, and Systems

  1. Can systems be designed to prioritize empathy? Why or why not?

  2. Should leadership be temporary and rotational? Why?

  3. Can decentralized systems outperform hierarchical ones? Why or why not?

  4. Is consensus always a desirable outcome in governance? Why?

  5. Should leaders be visionaries or pragmatists? Why?

  6. Can systems be moral, or only people? Why?

  7. Is over-reliance on systems reducing personal accountability? Why?

  8. Should dissent be built into every system? Why?

  9. Can one person change a broken system? Why or why not?

  10. Is collective intelligence more valuable than individual genius? Why?

PART 8: Sustainability, Legacy, and Impact

  1. Should personal legacy be prioritized over environmental legacy? Why or why not?

  2. Can true sustainability exist in a profit-driven world? Why?

  3. Is leaving “no trace” a realistic life goal? Why?

  4. Should we measure progress by planetary health rather than GDP? Why?

  5. Is sustainability more about restraint or innovation? Why?

  6. Can an individual’s impact outweigh that of institutions? Why or why not?

  7. Is minimalism a meaningful response to overconsumption? Why?

  8. Should future generations be considered in all major decisions? Why?

  9. Can growth and sustainability truly be balanced? Why?

  10. Is sustainability a mindset or a practice? Why?

PART 9: The Self, Identity, and Growth

  1. Is personal reinvention necessary in adulthood? Why?

  2. Can identity be both fluid and grounded? How?

  3. Should we pursue self-knowledge or self-acceptance? Why?

  4. Is personal change always a conscious choice? Why or why not?

  5. Can solitude be a transformative experience? Why?

  6. Should we regularly challenge our core beliefs? Why?

  7. Is self-perception more powerful than external validation? Why?

  8. Can discomfort accelerate identity growth? How?

  9. Should we let go of outdated versions of ourselves? Why?

  10. Is authenticity a goal or a process? Why?

PART 10: Culture, Civilization, and Meaning

  1. Can civilizations progress without abandoning some values? Why?

  2. Should meaning be created or discovered? Why?

  3. Is cultural evolution inevitable or guided? Why?

  4. Can global civilization exist without cultural flattening? Why?

  5. Should future societies preserve past mistakes for learning? Why?

  6. Can tradition and radical innovation co-exist? How?

  7. Is the search for meaning universal or culturally constructed? Why?

  8. Can shared mythologies unify diverse populations? Why?

  9. Should societies define success by collective well-being? Why?

  10. Is the purpose of civilization more than survival and advancement? Why?


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