Is modern life too comfortable?
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I'm Teacher Michael, a licensed English teacher.
I'm originally from the United States, but I have been working as a full-time TEFL-certified high school English teacher in Thailand since 2013. I have a Bachelor's Degree in International Relations and I am currently studying for my Master's Degree in Liberal Arts.
Participants · 25 people
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C1cyrel -
Sophia123 -
Mario -
B2Matan -
B1Carlos151123 -
C1Paris -
mariamaria -
B2Jessicaw -
Ellyn -
B2Raffa -
B2Dris1 -
B2shibgvilayil -
B2Cherrie -
Supakan -
B2Eric -
B1Jin7 -
B2Luii -
AngelRamiro -
saman1 -
C1Yvan -
B2masi -
LynUp -
Aron 15 -
urel -
C1JoShin
Question list
- Ice breaking
- Main topic
- Free talk
| Q1. | What’s a small act of bravery you’re proud of, even if no one else noticed? |
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| Q2. | What’s a piece of advice that has stuck with you for a long time? |
| Q3. | How do you usually react to surprises—both good and bad? |
| Q4. | What’s an old tradition you would love to see revived in modern times? |
| Q5. | Do you prefer fast-paced cities or laid-back towns? |
| Q6. | What is your favorite way to spend a weekend or a day off? |
| Q7. | Picture a future where nobody has to work for money. How do you think people would spend their time? |
| Q8. | If you could choreograph a dance for a major event, what song would you choose? |
| Q1. | Has technology made people physically or mentally weaker? |
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| Q2. | Do we need struggle and discomfort to grow? |
| Q3. | What things used to be hard but are now easy? |
| Q4. | Would you give up some comfort for more freedom? |
| Q5. | Is modern convenience hurting the planet? |
| Q6. | Do you think comfort makes people less grateful? |
| Q7. | How do people in different cultures define “comfortable”? |
| Q8. | Would you survive a week without modern tools? |
| Q1. | Is success more about mindset than external circumstances? |
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| Q2. | Do you prefer traveling alone or with others? |
| Q3. | Imagine if emotions could be recorded and replayed like videos. Which moment would you revisit? |
| Q4. | Imagine a future where humans live on another planet. What cultural shifts might emerge? |
| Q5. | How do you feel about the impact of climate change? |
| Q6. | What is your favorite way to cultivate a sense of purpose and meaning in your life? |
| Q7. | What role do you think private space exploration companies, such as SpaceX and Blue Origin, should play in the future of humanity's presence in space? |
| Q8. | Some people think mistakes are essential for growth. Can you share one of your most valuable mistakes? |
Rules
Please be kind and respectful.
Note: You can be banned for violating any of these rules
No flirting! Don't ask for other people's social network, number etc. if he/she refuses to give them.
Note: You can be banned for violating any of these rules
Give others an equal opportunity to speak.
Note: You can be banned for violating any of these rules
Avoid Smoking / Drinking while you are talking.
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Turning your camera on is mandatory.
Note: You can be banned for violating any of these rules

