Do they want to discuss the issue or be distracted from it?
This is a good question to ask if a friend or co-worker mentions a problem and you're not sure how you can help. They might want to vent about the problem, without looking for a solution, or they may want your help finding a solution, or they may just want to be distracted!
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Other important questions to consider
What questions will I ask (of others)?
What lead us to this point (in this crisis)?
What is the Ultimate Question of Life, the Universe, and Everything?
42. The answer is 42. (Or 'Miata' if the question is about cars.)
How do you reframe a perceived threat into a potential opportunity?
Likely you're not the only one facing the threat. Worried that AI will take your job? How do you get ahead of that?
