Ever since reading Gregory Stock's thought-provoking book The Book of Questions, I've found myself wrestling with philosophical dilemmas that challenge my assumptions about life, morality, and human nature. This week's question hits particularly close to home, as it deals with something we all pursue in one way or another: happiness. The question is deceptively simple: … Continue reading Question of the Week #427
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Question of the Week #426
This week's question comes from Gregory Stock's thought-provoking book, The Book of Questions. It's one that cuts to the heart of how we view love, commitment, and marriage: If you were relatively happily married, had no kids, and met someone you knew would always bring you passionate, intoxicating love, would you leave your spouse? What … Continue reading Question of the Week #426
Question of the Week #425
This week's question comes from Gregory Stock's The Book of Questions: What appeals to you most about aggressive, rigid enforcement of the law? What repels you? When I first encountered this question, I found myself reflecting on the complex relationship between law enforcement and the communities they serve. It's a topic that generates intense debate, … Continue reading Question of the Week #425
Question of the Week #424
This week's question comes from Gregory Stock's thought-provoking collection, The Book of Questions: Would you like the government to install extensive car and road sensors and automatically ticket anyone speeding, rolling through stop signs, or parking illegally? The short answer? No. Absolutely not. Let me be clear – I'm not advocating for lawlessness on our … Continue reading Question of the Week #424
Question of the Week #423
If you could wake up tomorrow in the body of someone else and assume his or her life, would you do it? If so, who would you pick? What if you'd become the real you again in a month? Or a year? The fantasy of stepping into someone else's life has captivated our imagination for … Continue reading Question of the Week #423
Question of the Week #422
Welcome back, dear readers, to another installment of our Question of the Week series. Today, we're diving into a topic that might make some of us squirm in our seats a little. Don't worry, though – I promise not to judge. Much. This week's question comes from Gregory Stock's thought-provoking book, The Book of Questions. … Continue reading Question of the Week #422
Question of the Week #421
Have you ever caught yourself wondering what your friends really think about you? Maybe you've had that fleeting thought right after cracking a joke that fell flat, or perhaps it's crossed your mind during one of those late-night existential crises we all pretend we don't have. Well, buckle up, folks, because this week's question is … Continue reading Question of the Week #421
Question of the Week #420
Welcome back, dear readers, to our weekly existential crisis! Today, we're diving into a question that'll make you question everything you thought you knew about the birds and the bees (and the freezers that now play a role in that age-old story). Our question this week comes from Gregory Stock's The Book of Questions, which, … Continue reading Question of the Week #420
Question of the Week #419
Hey there, dear readers! Welcome back to our weekly existential crisis... I mean, our Question of the Week series. Today, we're diving into the deep end of the pool with a question that's about as light and fluffy as a lead balloon: Have you ever seriously considered suicide? If so, why? Now, before we plunge … Continue reading Question of the Week #419
Question of the Week #418
Welcome back, dear readers, to another installment of our Question of the Week series. Today, we're diving into a real head-scratcher from Gregory Stock's The Book of Questions. Brace yourselves for some existential pondering and maybe a mild existential crisis or two. Here's the question that's been keeping me up at night (not really, but … Continue reading Question of the Week #418
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