Ice Breaking Topics
- What is the most inspiring book or movie you've ever encountered?
- If you could bring any fictional character to life, who would you choose and why?
- When is the last time you tried something new?
- Describe a creative project that felt especially rewarding to complete.
- Describe an experience that taught you the importance of patience.
- What are the bad habits of others you can't ignore?
- Generally speaking, are you an optimist or a pessimist?
- If you could have any magical item from a book or movie, what would you choose and why?
Main Topics
- Do you think humans will live on Mars in your lifetime?
- What would excite or scare you about living on another planet?
- How would daily life be different on Mars?
- What kinds of people should be chosen for Mars missions?
- How do you feel about governments or private companies funding Mars exploration?
- Would you leave Earth forever to live on Mars? Why or why not?
- What ethical issues could arise from colonizing another planet?
- What advice would you give to the first people traveling to Mars?
Free Topics
- What societal shift would be required to eliminate poverty worldwide?
- Technology often outpaces regulations. What ethical concerns do you have about future technologies?
- Do you believe that people can change?
- What has been the biggest change of heart you've had? Have you ever started off on one side of an issue and wound up on the other?
- How can communities better support refugees and immigrants?
- People find creative ways to celebrate milestones. What’s the most unusual celebration you’ve heard of or attended?
- What is your favorite movie? Why?
- What's something that never fails to make you happy?