If things are slow, throw out a "useless ignorance" topic—something you know nothing about but have a theory on.

In an era of curated social feeds and professionally polished Zoom calls, when was the last time you had a truly uninhibited conversation? I’m talking about the kind of talk that starts at 9:00 PM and suddenly it’s 2:00 AM, and you’ve solved three world problems and debated the existence of aliens.

The Art of the Bull Session: Why We Need "Unfiltered" Conversation More Than Ever

You don't come with a PowerPoint; you come with a curiosity.

Phones are the natural enemy of the bull session. If someone checks a notification, the "flow" is broken.

We spend most of our lives in "performance mode." Whether at work or on social media, we are constantly filtering. A bull session is the "off-duty" mode for your brain. It’s where . Many great ideas—from tech startups to art movements—actually started as after-work bull sessions at a local bar or coffee shop. How to Host Your Own

Want to revive the tradition? You don't need a 1950s dorm room to do it:

A is an informal, uninhibited discussion, often among friends or a small group, where people trade ideas, opinions, and stories without a set agenda. Traditionally associated with late-night dorm room debates, these sessions are valued for their raw honesty and the creative sparks that fly when people feel safe to share "unpolished" thoughts.