⚡ Should Museums Return Cultural Artifacts to Their Countries of Origin?
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I’m Ken, a Kenyan accountant with a special love for languages. I enjoy cross-cultural conversations and love hearing different accents from around the world come together through one shared language. I especially enjoy easy, judgment-free conversations where there is no pressure for perfection—just people connecting over random topics.
Participants · 9 people
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C1
Rachelsunuseonly -
B2
Jessicaw -
B2
Clover -
AhmedAbdalmajed -
RishiJaat -
Mubashra -
B2
Raffa -
B1
Svitlana76 -
Ken Ivecco
Question list
- Ice breaking
- Main topic
- Free talk
| Q1. | Is there anything about yourself that annoys you? |
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| Q2. | What’s something you often daydream about, even if it seems unrealistic? |
| Q3. | If you could instantly become fluent in any language, which would it be? |
| Q4. | What software do you use the most? |
| Q5. | Where do you imagine your happiest future moments? |
| Q6. | Tell me about a moment when a stranger’s kindness changed your outlook. |
| Q7. | What’s the most memorable piece of advice you've ever been given? |
| Q8. | Have you ever failed at something and been grateful for it later? |
| Q1. | Does the way an artifact was originally acquired determine who owns it today? |
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| Q2. | Should objects obtained during colonial rule be presumed illegitimate unless proven otherwise? |
| Q3. | Can international museums claim that they preserve artifacts for all humanity? |
| Q4. | What should happen when the original country lacks the resources to protect a fragile object? |
| Q5. | Should artifacts be returned permanently, shared through rotating exhibitions, or provided as long-term loans? |
| Q6. | Who should receive an artifact when modern national borders differ from the society that created it? |
| Q7. | Can digital reproductions provide meaningful access without resolving ownership disputes? |
| Q8. | Would large-scale repatriation correct historical injustice or weaken international museums? |
| Q1. | What is your favorite way to learn about different cultures or traditions? |
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| Q2. | Where would you escape to for a peaceful retreat? |
| Q3. | Why do we hesitate to try new things as we grow older? |
| Q4. | Why do some strangers feel familiar instantly? |
| Q5. | Why does courage often appear only after we take action? |
| Q6. | How do you choose people who positively influence your life? |
| Q7. | How do you handle conflict in relationships? |
| Q8. | What’s a tradition in your country that you really like? |
Rules
Please be kind and respectful.
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No flirting! Don't ask for other people's social network, number etc. if he/she refuses to give them.
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Give others an equal opportunity to speak.
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Avoid Smoking / Drinking while you are talking.
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Turning your camera on is mandatory.
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