1) 1. Do you find some superstitions to be more reasonable than others? Why - does it have to do more with how they originated, or more with what actions they involve? 2) 2. What are some superstitions that you believe in or do? Do you do them because you truly believe bad things will happen, or more because they have just become habits? 3) 3. Are there any superstitions that you think are especially prominent in Spain or whatever cultures you come from? 4) 4. Superstitions are harmful because they make people anxious or scared about things that have no logical basis. What is your opinion on this statement?  5) 5. Superstitions are fine because just like music, food, or holidays, they are aspects of a cultural lineage (whether religious or not) that has been passed down throughout time. What is your opinion on this statement? 6) 6. Superstitions are beneficial because believing in them can spark a psychological boost in our confidence or performance (such as wearing lucky socks during a sports game). What is your opinion on this statement?  7) 7. Do you have any habits that are irrational but comforting (such as always sitting in a certain seat at the dinner table or walking on a certain side of the street)? Would you consider these to be superstitions - why or why not?  8) 8. We all know that our brains have the power to create false realities, especially if we grew up being told something repeatedly. Why do you think people that have experienced fear or anxiety because of a superstition they were taught choose to pass it along to their children instead of not teaching them? 9) 9. Do you think superstitions are more common in times of uncertainty or crisis (such as during war, illness, or major life changes)? Why might people rely on them more in these times? 10) 10. Is there a clear line between superstition and religion or spiritual belief, or do you think the difference depends on perspective? Who gets to decide where that line is? 11) 11. Do you think modern science and education reduce superstition, or do superstitions simply evolve into new forms? Can you think of modern examples (perhaps surrounding vaccines and healthcare)? 12) 12. How do superstitions spread in society—through family, media, social pressure, or personal experience? Which do you think is the most influential? 13) 13. Would you judge someone differently if they strongly believed in superstitions? Why do some beliefs (widely-recognized religions) feel more socially acceptable than others? 14) 14. If a superstition brings comfort but is factually false, do you think it should be challenged or respected?

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