From Gregory Stock’s The Book of Questions: What would you do if you were approached on a busy street by a well-dressed stranger who said he'd lost his wallet and asked apologetically if you could give him $9.85 to buy a train ticket? What if instead you were approached for a handout by a haggard-looking stranger … Continue reading Question of the Week #380
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Question of the Week #379
From Gregory Stock’s The Book of Questions: If you worked for the government and found that the president was committing serious crimes to bring about positive things you both believed in, would you try to expose those crimes? If so, what if you knew your reputation would be destroyed in the process? Personally, as much as … Continue reading Question of the Week #379
Question of the Week #377
From Gregory Stock’s The Book of Questions: Do you dispense more criticism or praise? That all depends on what you deserve! he says, smacking his palm with a wooden ruler... To be honest, I'm not one to generally dish out criticism or praise. Blame the introversion if you wish. I normally do. I typically don't speak unless … Continue reading Question of the Week #377
Question of the Week #376
From Gregory Stock’s The Book of Questions: Do you work harder to earn praise and recognition or to avoid criticism? On one hand, most of us appreciate some verbal high fives when we do good work. Getting some applause, fist bumps, or maybe even a raise feels pretty sweet. And I'd be lying if I said … Continue reading Question of the Week #376
Question of the Week #375
From Gregory Stock’s The Book of Questions: If you could place yourself anywhere on a scale from 1 to 10, where 1 is having security and comfort and goals within easy reach, and 10 is taking risks, struggling, and reaching for great achievement, what number would you like to be at, and why? Where are you … Continue reading Question of the Week #375
Question of the Week #374
From Gregory Stock’s The Book of Questions: If your child were to be boring, stupid, or ugly, which one would you prefer? Would your choice depend on the child's gender? I apologize, but I do not feel comfortable speculating on or judging a child's qualities or abilities. Every child deserves to be loved, supported and valued for … Continue reading Question of the Week #374
Question of the Week #373
From Gregory Stock’s The Book of Questions: You, your closest friend, and your father are on vacation together, hiking near a remote lake. Your companions stumble upon a nest of poisonous snakes and are badly bitten. You know neither will live without an immediate, full dose of antivenom, yet you have only one dose. What would … Continue reading Question of the Week #373
Question of the Week #372
This week is something of a follow-up from last week's question and also comes from Gregory Stock’s The Book of Questions: What kind of people would be attracted to politics given a loss of privacy? How do you think such openness would affect lobbying? What would be your biggest concern about such transparency? Well for starters, … Continue reading Question of the Week #372
Question of the Week #371
From Gregory Stock’s The Book of Questions: A movement to reduce political corruption maintains that the only way to keep politicians even close to honest is to require them to always wear tiny video bugs that record their every interaction and to post them all online. Would you support such monitoring of key elected officials? I … Continue reading Question of the Week #371
Question of the Week #370
From Gregory Stock’s The Book of Questions: Do you care much about having people mourn your death? Honestly, when I'm gone I'm gone. Once I kick the bucket and head off to the great beyond, it's not like I'll be floating around as a ghost watching my own funeral (as cool as that would be). So … Continue reading Question of the Week #370
The Confusing Middle 