16-17 May
Retirement
At what age should people retire from work?
What problems can people face after retirement?
How important are retirees to your country’s economy?
Let’s also talk about the new EYT system in Turkey. What happened, and who retired earlier than others? What is fair and unfair about this system?
Do you think the retirement age should be the same for everyone, or should it depend on the type of work?
How do you think retirement affects people’s social lives?
How do you feel about the idea of working part-time after retirement?
What do you think about people who choose to start a new career after retiring?
In your opinion, what is the best way to spend time after retirement?
What impact does retirement have on mental health, in your opinion?
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The Creative Power of Showers: How Taking a Break Can Boost Your Creativity
Showers aren’t just important for maintaining hygiene—they also play a surprising role in sparking creativity. According to a 2012 study published in the journal Psychological Science, taking a break after a difficult task can help improve problem-solving abilities.
In the study, researchers gave volunteers creative problems to solve and then allowed them a period of rest. Some participants were assigned challenging tasks during their rest period, while others were given simpler tasks that let their minds wander freely—much like how a shower might help clear your head. Interestingly, those who did simpler tasks were more likely to solve the original creative problems.
So, next time you’re feeling stuck or in need of a creative boost, consider stepping into the shower! It might be the perfect way to give your brain the break it needs to come up with fresh ideas.
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Tell us about the most creative technologies, ideas or enterprises you have heard about recently.
Why do you think they are creative? Do you think they will be successful? What troubles do you think they will have?
What other activities help you clear your mind and spark creativity?
What’s the most creative idea you’ve ever come up with while doing something unrelated?
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Do you believe in luck? If you don’t believe, what are the circumstances that make people lucky? What do you think makes a person unlucky?