English Topics: Is there such a thing as "useless knowledge"?

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What is your favorite type of potato dish?
What is the value of silence in our lives?
If you had to wear a hat made of food, what type of food would you choose and why?
Have you been up to anything fun lately?
What is the most interesting place you've ever been to?
Are there any disadvantages to being attractive?
Do you wear a watch?
What is the unlikeliest thing that ever happened to you?

If you could become an expert in one topic overnight, what would it be?
What is the difference between expertise and knowledge?
3 How do you think the pursuit of knowledge contributes to personal growth and development?
Is there such a thing as "useless knowledge"?
Is expertise limited to specific fields, or can someone be considered an expert in multiple areas? Discuss your viewpoint.
Can one be considered an expert solely based on theoretical knowledge, or is practical experience a necessary component?
Are there any ethical implications related to the responsibility that comes with being an expert in a particular subject?
What role do experts have in addressing misinformation?

What is your favorite travel destination and why?
What role do you think schools should play in promoting social and emotional learning?
What do you think is interesting about your culture?
How do you feel about the emphasis that people put on beauty these days?
What is the nature of consciousness and how does it relate to the brain?
What is there to do in your city?
How do you handle disappointment?
Do you often feel stressed?