We will be at Southeast Regional Library in Study Room F!!!
About the Group:
This is a friendly Socratic Café where we explore big ideas through open conversation. No philosophy background is needed, just curiosity, respect, and a willingness to share and listen.
### Discussion Questions:
- How do you personally define emotional intelligence?
- Do you think emotional intelligence matters more than IQ in today’s world? Why or why not?
- What role does emotional intelligence play in conflict resolution?
- Can emotional intelligence be taught, or is it mostly innate?
- How does emotional intelligence affect leadership and decision-making?
- In what ways can a lack of emotional intelligence harm relationships?
- How does culture influence how emotions are understood and expressed?
- Is it possible to be too emotionally intelligent—overly aware of others’ feelings to your own detriment?
- How does emotional intelligence intersect with empathy? Are they the same thing?
- Can emotional intelligence help reduce stress and anxiety? How?
- How can we recognize emotional intelligence in ourselves or others?
- Does social media help us develop emotional intelligence—or does it erode it?
- Should schools or workplaces actively teach emotional intelligence?
- Is emotional intelligence necessary for moral decision-making?
- When have you seen emotional intelligence (or the lack of it) make a real difference in your own life?
