What is it you believe to be true that other smart people you know think is crazy?

Does:

• Contain an element of surprise.
• Reveal information about how a person understands the world.
• Allow you to see how quickly the person can put together an argument.
• Help find contrarians.

Does not:

• Work as well now, as many come prepared for it.

What is one mainstream or consensus view that you wholeheartedly agree with?

Does not:

• Select for intelligence or intellectual acuity.
• Make the person feel threatened or challenged.

Does:

• Contain an element of surprise.
• Not easily allow itself to be brushed-off.
• Probes how a person interacts with the authority of mainstream institutions.
• *Gives the person a chance to signal their values and orientation in a way that is nonthreatening.