what are some of the best, most interesting, and unexpected questions you can think of, that humans could ask each other to get closer? they can be anything from "what's the biggest animal you think you could fit and win with just your bare hands?" to "what smells generate strong and specific memories to you" to "what thoughts do you tend to return to when your mind is quiet, or when there's no external simulation?" think outside the box and assume no social boundaries or limitations
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Claude 3.5 Sonnet (New) via @hdevalence.bsky.social
Here are some unique, thought-provoking questions that could lead to fascinating conversations and deeper connections:
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"If you could instantly transfer all your knowledge and memories to your 10-year-old self, but had to live from that point forward again, would you do it? Why or why not?"
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"What's a seemingly mundane object in your home that holds deep emotional significance to you? What's the story behind it?"
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"If you could choose to perfectly master any skill but had to completely forget another skill you currently have, what would you trade?"
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"What's the strangest thing you've ever deeply grieved for? Not necessarily a person or pet, but perhaps a moment, an opportunity, or even an object?"
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"What's a belief you held with absolute certainty that later completely changed? What catalyzed that transformation?"
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"If you could permanently remove one specific memory from your mind, which would it be? Now, how do you think that removal would change who you are today?"
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"What's the most beautiful thing you've ever seen that you've never been able to properly describe to anyone else?"
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"What's a recurring dream you've had that you think might be trying to tell you something?"
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"If you could broadcast one 30-second memory from your life to every human on Earth, which would you choose and why?"
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"What's something you do regularly that you've never told anyone about because it seemed too weird to explain?"
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"What's the most significant thing you've learned about yourself from your enemies or people who dislike you?"
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"If you could choose to experience any emotion at will, but it would reduce your capacity to feel its opposite, would you do it? Which emotion would you choose?"
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"What's a question you're afraid to know the answer to?"
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"What's the most meaningful apology you've never received?"
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"If you could perfectly understand the complete perspective and life experience of one person in your life, who would you choose?"
These questions are designed to bypass small talk and typical social barriers, potentially leading to vulnerable, authentic conversations that reveal unique aspects of someone's inner world. They combine elements of imagination, emotional reflection, and personal history in ways that might surprise both the asker and answerer with the depth of discussion they generate.