Progressive Reveal: Conversation Within Steps

User asks questions via bottom input, back-and-forth happens within the current step

State 1

Just Arrived at Step 2

User has acknowledged Step 1, now reading Step 2. Bottom input is ready for questions.

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1. The Frame of the Question

Meaning is made, not found.

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2. Consider the Context

The meaning of any question depends heavily on who's asking and why. Your personal history, current situation, and future aspirations all shape what "meaning" means to you.

Context shapes interpretation

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State 2

User Asked a Question

User typed "What do you mean by context?" - a mini-thread appears within Step 2.

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1. The Frame of the Question

Meaning is made, not found.

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2. Consider the Context

The meaning of any question depends heavily on who's asking and why. Your personal history, current situation, and future aspirations all shape what "meaning" means to you.

Context shapes interpretation

What do you mean by "context"?
Context refers to your unique life circumstances - your upbringing, values, relationships, career stage, and current challenges. These factors act as a lens through which you interpret questions about meaning.
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State 3

Multi-Turn Conversation

User asked a follow-up, AI responded. The thread grows within Step 2. User can keep asking or continue.

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1. The Frame of the Question

Meaning is made, not found.

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2

2. Consider the Context

The meaning of any question depends heavily on who's asking and why. Your personal history, current situation, and future aspirations all shape what "meaning" means to you.

Context shapes interpretation

What do you mean by "context"?
Context refers to your unique life circumstances - your upbringing, values, relationships, career stage, and current challenges.
Can you give me an example?
Sure. A 25-year-old exploring careers might interpret "meaning" as finding purposeful work. A parent of young children might see it as family connection. Same question, different answers based on context.
That makes sense. How do I figure out my context?
Start by asking: What's the biggest challenge I'm facing right now? What would "success" look like in 5 years? What do I spend most of my mental energy on? Your answers reveal your context.
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State 4

After Continuing - Thread Collapses

User clicked Continue. Step 2's conversation collapses to a summary. Now on Step 3.

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1. The Frame of the Question

Meaning is made, not found.

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2. Consider the Context

Context shapes interpretation.

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3. Sources of Meaning

Meaning can come from many sources: relationships, work, creativity, service, personal growth, or spiritual practice. Often, it's found in the intersection of what you're good at, what you love, and what the world needs.

The Japanese call this "Ikigai"

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State 5

Conversation Goes Off-Road

User's questions led somewhere new. They're not interested in Step 3 anymore. The piecewise flow becomes "parked" and regular chat continues.

Paused at Step 2 of 4 ยท "The meaning of life"
Conversation continued
Actually, I'm more curious about finding the right career. Can we talk about that instead?
Of course! Career exploration is a great topic. What's drawing you to think about this right now - are you considering a change, or just starting out?
I've been in marketing for 5 years but feeling unfulfilled...
That's a significant realization. The 5-year mark is often when people start questioning fit. What parts of marketing do you enjoy, and what feels draining?
State 6

User Resumes Parked Flow

User clicked "Resume" on the parked piecewise. It expands back, picking up right where they left off at Step 2.

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1. The Frame of the Question

Meaning is made, not found.

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2

2. Consider the Context

The meaning of any question depends heavily on who's asking and why. Your personal history, current situation, and future aspirations all shape what "meaning" means to you.

Context shapes interpretation

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Flow Summary

1. Single input at bottom - user types free-form questions

2. Thread grows within step - conversation stays nested under the current piece

3. Continue always available - user chooses when to move on

4. Thread collapses on continue - shows "X questions discussed" link to expand later

5. Topic shift = piecewise parks - AI detects change, card collapses with "Resume" option, chat continues naturally

6. Resume picks up where you left off - off-topic chat collapses, piecewise expands back with prior thread accessible