Good questions,
everywhere

Reflection and wonder in every space

Mentals asks questions that bring spaces, and people, to life.

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Definition

Men·tals

/'men.təls/ • noun (singular)

Mentals is a format^* built around the power of a good question.

It brings reflection and engagement in a space.

A moment to think and imagine, alone or together.

^* Available in two distinct activations: Thinking Out Live and Mentals Corner.

See also: Thinking Out Live, Mentals Corner

Ed. 2026

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About the author

Jędrek Stępień

question-seeker

I'm Jędrek Stępień, a seeker of questions. Good questions are a bit like truffles: they're extremely precious, but they hide. I love searching for them, finding them, and sharing them with you.

Day to day, I run a small conversation studio, where questions help me unlock my students' English.

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Two ways to welcome Mentals into your space

Thinking Out Live

A colorful, slightly surreal talk-show — where simple questions turn into brilliant conversation

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Mentals Corner

A small point of interaction that brings a space alive through timely questions

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Mentals is for...

Places that want to stand out

Events that want participants less on their screens

Teams who want to strengthen their bonds

Cultural venues that want visitors to be more present

For everyone who shows up

Mentals House presents

Why these questions taste different

House Specialties · 2026 Edition

Is sugar a spice?

★★★

Questions easy to comprehend; open for deeper exploration

What is the difference between a shy person and a coward?

Rare

Questions that focus on the world rather than the self, encouraging projection instead of introspection

Heart or brain - who is a better decision maker?

★★★

Questions designed without right or wrong answers

Does Mars have its own world, or is it part of our world?

★★★

Questions that open new vistas and bring clearer understanding

What is the link between fresh and cold?

Take away

Questions that keep working in the background, revealing new thoughts hours or days later

"The genius of language is so great, that to meditate upon mere words leads to profound understanding."

Hermann Keyserling

Make room for reflection

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Good questions, everywhere