Scenario:

Professor Robert Langdon has been invited to give a scientific presentation on the Da Vinci Code. His message is that the book provides insight into the mysteries of the past, but that the implications of the research were not fully thought out. He is passionate about making sure his audience understands the importance of examining all angles of an issue before making a final decision.

Task:

Your task is to create a stimulus for Professor Langdon’s presentation. The stimulus should be engaging, thought-provoking and inspire his audience to think beyond what they already know as well as consider new perspectives.

Possible Stimulus:

1. Begin the presentation with an ask - Ask the audience to think of one unsolved mystery that we have not yet been able to fully explain.

2. Show a brief video clip from the Da Vinci Code movie of the scene where Robert Langdon and support characters are trying to pull together the pieces of the puzzle.

3. Discuss how the book and movie take standard knowledge about a subject and attempt to provide an alternative perspective - even though it is based on speculation.

4. Ask the audience to consider why it is important to consider all angles before making decisions about things like this, and why it is important to search for the truth, even if it means overturning accepted beliefs.

5. Highlight how the characters in the Da Vinci Code ultimately find the truth they were looking for, and emphasize the importance of challenging our own beliefs and considering the opposite sides of arguments.