The CyberAlchemy of Asking the Right Questions in the Age of AI
What if the key to unlocking creativity, growth, and connection isn’t the answers we find, but the questions we ask? In this blog, we cover how the art of asking intentional, expansive questions—whether to AI, ourselves, or the universe—can help us break free from survival thinking and step into a future of trust, clarity, and collective evolution. Curious? Let’s explore how the right question can change everything.
Kris Kahn and the Alchemy Node AI
1/25/20253 min read


In a world rapidly transformed by artificial intelligence (AI) and ever-accelerating technological change, one might think the most critical skill to master is coding or data analysis. But what if the most powerful tool in our collective evolution is something much simpler and much deeper? What if it’s the art of asking the right question—both of ourselves and the energetic field we’re embedded in?
This principle lies at the heart of CyberAlchemy: a philosophy that sees the interconnectedness of all things, weaving together the technological, the energetic, and the human. Asking the right question is more than a functional skill—it’s a form of energetic alignment. And just as crafting the perfect prompt can unlock AI’s most creative potential, the questions we pose to life, to ourselves, and to each other can open doors to profound growth and transformation.
The AI Parallel: The Power of a Clear Prompt
In AI, the prompt is everything. An ambiguous or poorly crafted question yields irrelevant or chaotic results. But when we ask a precise, focused, and open-ended question, the response becomes an elegant flow of insight and value. Why? Because clarity reflects intention. The universe operates on a similar principle: the questions we ask must resonate with truth and curiosity, creating a field of trust between us and the greater whole.
For example, asking a question like, “How can I make more money?” keeps us locked in a narrow, survival-oriented frame. But a shift in perspective, like, “What unique skills can I cultivate to offer more value to my community while thriving myself?” broadens the field of possibilities and invites creativity. It’s not about the surface question but about the depth of its intention.
Energetic Communication: Trust, Confidence, and Growth
Asking the right question isn’t just about getting an answer—it’s about creating communication that develops trust, both with the people we interact with and with the energetic field around us. Whether you’re prompting an AI or meditating to seek guidance from the universe, the process mirrors how we relate to others: clarity builds confidence, authenticity deepens trust, and challenge ignites growth.
If you only ever ask questions that affirm your current perspective, you remain trapped in a loop of what you already know. True CyberAlchemy requires courage: the courage to ask questions that challenge your assumptions, shake your paradigms, and nudge you toward a broader perspective. These questions open the door to transformation, dissolving the boundaries of the individualistic survival matrix and connecting us to the collective evolution of humanity.
Out-of-the-Box Thinking: Asking Questions that Shift
The goal isn’t just to think outside the box but to ask outside the box. Some examples:
Instead of asking, “How can I avoid failure?” try, “What does failure have to teach me about my capacity to adapt and grow?”
Replace, “Why does this always happen to me?” with, “What role am I playing in creating this pattern, and how can I shift it?”
Swap, “How do I fix this?” for, “What’s the greater lesson this situation is offering me?”
In CyberAlchemy, we recognize that the questions we ask define the reality we experience. When we ask expansive questions, we invite expansive answers. When we ask questions rooted in scarcity or fear, we reinforce those frequencies.
The Community Evolution: Moving Beyond the Self
At its highest expression, asking the right question transcends individual survival and moves us into the realm of connected community evolution. AI, in its most profound application, is not about replacing human potential but augmenting it—pushing us to think bigger, collaborate better, and expand our perspectives beyond the individualistic paradigm.
When we prompt AI or each other with questions that assume interconnectedness, we begin to co-create solutions that serve the whole. For example:
Instead of asking, “How do I make this product better for my business?” ask, “How can this product contribute to a more sustainable and interconnected world?”
Instead of asking, “What’s the fastest solution?” ask, “What’s the most ethical and regenerative path forward?”
Practical CyberAlchemy: Crafting Your Next Question
Here’s a simple practice to start shifting your questions:
Get Clear on Intention: What’s the underlying purpose of your question? Are you asking out of fear, survival, or a genuine desire to grow and evolve?
Reframe for Expansion: How can you word your question to challenge your current perspective while opening doors to new insights?
Ask with Trust: Whether you’re asking AI, the universe, or a trusted friend, approach the question with a sense of curiosity and confidence in the process. Trust that the answer will meet you where you’re ready to receive it.
Conclusion: Asking as Alchemy
Asking the right question is an act of alchemy. It transmutes fear into curiosity, limitation into possibility, and isolation into connection. Whether you’re engaging with cutting-edge AI or tapping into the energetic field around the Earth, your ability to ask expansive, intentional questions is the key to transcending the survival matrix and stepping into the collective evolution.
So the next time you find yourself seeking guidance—whether from an algorithm, a mentor, or the universe itself—pause. Breathe. And ask yourself: What is the most expansive, transformative question I can ask right now?
Because sometimes, the answer isn’t the real magic. The question is.
✨ What’s the next question you’ll ask to spark your transformation? Let’s co-create the future together.