Ice Breaking Topics
- Have you ever been part of something larger than yourself that changed you?
- What is a skill you wish you had?
- Do you enjoy exploring new cities on foot or by transportation?
- If you could design your ideal city, what features would it have?
- What is your favorite way to spend a rainy day in spring?
- If you could have dinner with any historical figure, who would it be and why?
- How has your cultural background influenced your relationship with food and cooking?
- How does your culture influence your understanding of the world?
Main Topics
- What are the purposes of building human-like robots?
- Can human-like robots confuse people emotionally or socially?
- Should we be concerned about people forming bonds with machines?
- Do realistic robots cross ethical or psychological boundaries?
- How might humanoid robots impact the future of work and caregiving?
- Is there a difference between functional robots and lifelike ones?
- Should there be legal limits on how human a robot can appear?
- Can human-like robots be used for harmful or deceptive purposes?
Free Topics
- Is it better to work for passion or for financial security?
- What is it about your hobby that you are drawn to?
- Describe a risk you almost didn’t take, but you’re glad you did.
- Describe a childhood dream you still think about sometimes.
- What is the kindest thing a stranger has done for you?
- What explains the increasing use of personal finance apps?
- What explains the increasing demand for electric vehicles?
- What’s the role of trust in society?
