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Trust hall · 6 min

What not to ask an oracle

Some questions weaken a person: they demand guarantees, control, or another person's will.

Red list

Do not ask for precise medical, legal, financial outcomes, ways to pressure a person, or guaranteed future.

Ask better

Replace 'what exactly will happen?' with 'what should I see, what fact should I check, and what step would be careful?'.

Short checklist

  • Remove the word 'definitely'.
  • Bring the question back to yourself.
  • Add a safe step.

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