From Gregory Stock’s The Book of Questions: You are driving late at night in a safe but deserted neighborhood, and a dog darts in front of your car. You slam on the brakes, but still hit the animal. Would you stop to help? If you did stop and the dog was dead but had a name tag, … Continue reading Question of the Week #389
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Question of the Week #388
From Gregory Stock’s The Book of Questions: What would you do if you found out that your closest friend was a heroin dealer? Well, well, well. Imagine this: you've just discovered that your closest friend, the person you trust with your deepest secrets and darkest fears, is a heroin dealer. Talk about a plot twist, huh? … Continue reading Question of the Week #388
Question of the Week #387
From Gregory Stock’s The Book of Questions: If you would not get rid of any species, do you think scientists should stop trying to wipe out the malaria parasite, which kills 3,000 people a day, and the tsetse fly, which spreads sleeping sickness to nearly as many? Now, before you start worrying about the well-being of … Continue reading Question of the Week #387
Question of the Week #387
From Gregory Stock’s The Book of Questions: If you could release viruses engineered to extinguish any three species you wished, what animals or plants would you get rid of? Are there any you'd like to wave goodbye to but wouldn't because of environmental or other concerns? Did we learn nothing from Star Trek IV?! Who knows … Continue reading Question of the Week #387
Question of the Week #386
From Gregory Stock’s The Book of Questions: If you had to conduct all electronic communication with your friends and colleagues using only one of the following--phone, text, email, or social media--which would you choose and how do you think it would change your relationships? Let's be real here, folks. In our tech-savvy world filled with a … Continue reading Question of the Week #386
Question of the Week #385
From Gregory Stock’s The Book of Questions: What are your two most compulsive habits? Do you struggle to break them? If so, what would it feel like to accept them and give up on trying to change? First off, let me say that I am NOT an expert on compulsive habits. But I used to have … Continue reading Question of the Week #385
Question of the Week #384
From Gregory Stock’s The Book of Questions: Given one shot at a 50-50 bet that pays 10 times your wager if you win, how much would you risk? What if your chances of winning were 90 percent and the payoff were still tenfold? To quote Jessica Biel's character in the classic 2001 baseball rom-com Summer Catch: … Continue reading Question of the Week #384
Question of the Week #383
From Gregory Stock’s The Book of Questions: Do you strive more for security, accomplishment, success, love, power, or excitement? For me, it's got to be a healthy balance. Too much of one thing and you end up lopsided, like walking around with one shoelace untied. Boring! Some security and stability provide a solid foundation, but you've … Continue reading Question of the Week #383
Question of the Week #382
From Gregory Stock’s The Book of Questions: What do you think would be hardest about living hundreds of years in a youthful state? Hey everyone, it's your favorite 150-year-old blogger here. Can you believe I still don't have a single wrinkle on this baby-smooth face? It's true - thanks to advanced anti-aging treatments, I've been able … Continue reading Question of the Week #382
Question of the Week #381
From Gregory Stock’s The Book of Questions: If you could live to the age of 100 having either the body or the mind of a 25-year-old for the rest of your life, which would you prefer? What if you could keep your body or your mind only as it is now? Let me just say upfront, … Continue reading Question of the Week #381
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