Story - I Think Therefore I Question

I Think Therefore I Question is more than just words on paper. It’s more than manufactured questions generated by co-workers in a think tank. This deck is an expression my cumulative lifetime of experiences, interactions, and friendships amassed on a beautifully designed deck of cards. 60 cards, with 60 thoughtful if not eccentric questions crafted to mine entertaining, unexpected answers, interesting conversations, and a whole lot of fun. And just for the record: the questions in this deck are thoughtful and sincere. Enter with an open spirit and you will learn a little something about yourself, too.

“When somebody tells you about a past life regression or fortune teller experience, what runs through your mind? Are you interested in exploring the supernatural? “

Have you ever asked yourself, “Is it just me?” when it comes to the way you think or feel about things? That is where this deck comes in.

Standard icebreakers like “If you were ice cream, what flavor would you be?” have their place in the world, but not in this deck. There is no reason why every encounter, even the short ones, shouldn’t bring you a little closer to the meaning of life, or at least closer to the human you are speaking with. A good question guides conversations towards mutual illumination. I’ve focused this deck on human experiences to garner dialogue about the choices we make and why, to illuminate what shapes us, and to highlight our intersections. Think of this deck as a facilitator who makes you a student of someone else’s life.

“What value is inherent in a question?”

You have to understand somebody in order to connect with them.

"This deck actually erodes my shyness. I actually look forward to talking with people."

Tracey Lynn R.N.

"This is so you. Like a card deck that gets to holds a part of your inquisitive spirit."

Grace Kim, business strategy consultant.

"These questions make me think about things I've never thought about before"

Josie, student, UCSB

"You say that they are conversation cards, but the cards elicit philosophical, emotional, and personal conversations through introspection, deep listening, and patience. These cards are about so much more than conversation."

Rachel, educator

"This is pure, unadulterated Cooper. You've given us a chance to dream of having the magic you have."

Claudia Vizcarra, communications director

"For me, the questions are a gateway to moral dilemmas and situations that hone in on who I am and how complex life and choices can be, as well as a chance to discover the other person(s) way of thinking about life. These cards provide ‘food for thought’ for someone open to self-discovery and a great way to discover someone else."

Birgitte Hellsten Digital creator

"Whoever said talk is cheap was not conversing with you."

Founder, Cooper Bates