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At
first, people had questions, and
they were free.
Then people had answers, and
they became slaves.
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Question is a
sentence worded or expressed so as to elicit
information and/or to make questionee(s) think. |
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A Question as an Awakener
▪ An
awakening question prompts us to question
outdated assumptions, rules, concepts, and
norms.
▪ An awakening
question helps us adjust our
strategic creativity and strategic thinking.
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An awakening question may even change your life if it grasps the
core of who you are but haven't realized it so far.
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A
Question as a Liberator
▪ People who think
they have the right answer for everything are
slaves to their "omniscience." Inquisitive
people, always asking questions, are free.
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Inventive questions like "Why
is this so? What if...?" release the bird of
thought from its cage. |
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Eye-opening
questions reveal unexpected truths, leading to a
deeper understanding of a subject, person, or
oneself.
These questions
are often open-ended and thought-provoking,
prompting deeper reflection rather than simple
yes/no answers. |
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Examples:
the question "Will I find...?" motivates the
continued search for alternative or more
breakthrough solutions; the question "Did you
know that...?" helps maintain audience interest;
the question "Can't we find a more interesting
continuation of this story?" fuels the
discussion, engaging the interlocutor in the
process of exchanging ideas. |
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"What are we
assuming?" to identify wrong assumptions, if
any, "What is the goal?" to understand the
ultimate
purpose, "What are the risks?" to identify
potential negative outcomes, "Who is responsible
for what?" to assign accountability, and "What
are the consequences?" to evaluate the impact of
decisions and select the best ones. |
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