From Gregory Stock’s The Book of Questions: If you were to live for 1,000 years, do you think you might soon feel jaded or unable to relate to those around you? How hard would it be to know you'd outlive everyone you love? Last week, we tackled the question of whether living for 1,000 years would be … Continue reading Question of the Week #401
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Question of the Week #400
From Gregory Stock’s The Book of Questions: Would you want to have your rate of physical aging slowed so much that, barring some accident, you'd live for 1,000 years? First of all, let's address the elephant in the room: loneliness. Sure, living for 1,000 years might sound like a grand adventure, but what's the point if … Continue reading Question of the Week #400
Question of the Week #399
From Gregory Stock’s The Book of Questions: At a meal, some people you know start belittling a common acquaintance. Would you stand up for the person if you felt the criticisms were unjustified? We've all been there, sitting around the dinner table or at a gathering with friends, when the conversation takes an uncomfortable turn. Someone … Continue reading Question of the Week #399
Question of the Week #398
From Gregory Stock’s The Book of Questions: Would you be willing to give up sex for 5 years if you could have wonderful erotic dreams every night? As someone who's never experienced the real deal, I have to say – this arrangement doesn't sound half bad! I mean, think about it. No awkward first times, no performance … Continue reading Question of the Week #398
Question of the Week #397
From Gregory Stock’s The Book of Questions: Do you think kids should be sheltered from unhappiness? What experiences from your own childhood have proved most valuable? What were the most difficult to overcome? Were they happy or unhappy experiences? Note: I answer this question not as a parent, but as an outsider who has worked with … Continue reading Question of the Week #397
Question of the Week #396
From Gregory Stock’s The Book of Questions: How close and loving is your family? Do you feel your childhood was happier than most people's? Now, I don't want to sound like a bitter old curmudgeon, but let's face it – as we age, our extended families tend to drift apart. It's just a fact of life. Once … Continue reading Question of the Week #396
Question of the Week #395
From Gregory Stock’s The Book of Questions: A psychotic online stalker fixates on you and mounts a relentless assault to ruin you through threatening emails, public postings with horrible accusations, and vile notes to your family, friends, and acquaintances. The authorities can do nothing, and everything else has failed to help. Only two options remain: learn … Continue reading Question of the Week #395
Question of the Week #394
From Gregory Stock’s The Book of Questions: Does the fact that you've never done something before increase or decrease its appeal to you? Now, I know some of you out there are the type to jump headfirst into any new experience, no matter how wild or unfamiliar it may be. You're the ones who see a … Continue reading Question of the Week #394
Question of the Week #393
From Gregory Stock’s The Book of Questions: If you could earn the same pay no matter what job you did, would you pursue another profession? If so, what would you choose and why? It's a tempting thought, isn't it? Imagine getting paid the same amount whether you're a brain surgeon, a professional dog walker, or a … Continue reading Question of the Week #393
Question of the Week #392
From Gregory Stock’s The Book of Questions: If by sacrificing your life you could contribute so much to humanity that you'd be honored everywhere, would you? If so, what if you knew your sacrifice would go unrecognized, and the credit would go to someone you detested? Do you think your decision would change if you were … Continue reading Question of the Week #392
The Confusing Middle 