How much does fame impress you? Have you ever made a big sacrifice for someone and kept it to yourself? Which means more to you: knowing you've done something amazing or being recognized for doing it? This week's trio of questions from Gregory Stock's The Book of Questions builds naturally on our previous exploration of … Continue reading Question of the Week #453
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Question of the Week #452
Would you make a substantial sacrifice to have any of the following: your picture on a postage stamp; your statue in a park; a college named after you; a Nobel Prize? This week's question from Gregory Stock's The Book of Questions cuts straight to the heart of human ambition and our relationship with recognition. It … Continue reading Question of the Week #452
Question of the Week #451
This week's question comes from Gregory Stock's The Book of Questions: Would you rather spend a month on vacation with your parents or put in 4 weeks of uncompensated overtime at work? I'm going to be upfront with you—my initial reaction to this question was a slightly horrified laugh. A month? With my parents? Don't … Continue reading Question of the Week #451
Question of the Week #450
This week's question comes from Gregory Stock's "The Book of Questions": When was the last time you stole something? Why haven't you stolen anything since? Is there anything you'd steal if you were certain you wouldn't get caught? I'll be honest with you—this question made me squirm a little when I first read it. There's … Continue reading Question of the Week #450
Question of the Week #449
This week, Gregory Stock's The Book of Questions presents us with a scenario that cuts to the heart of human communication, moral courage, and the delicate balance between truth and compassion: When you have to tell people something they won't want to hear, do you tell them directly? If not, why not? At first glance, … Continue reading Question of the Week #449
Question of the Week #448
This week, Gregory Stock's The Book of Questions presents us with a scenario that cuts to the heart of personal autonomy, social dynamics, and the complex psychology of human relationships: Do you find it so hard to say no that you often end up doing favors you don't want to do? If so, why? On … Continue reading Question of the Week #448
Question of the Week #447
This week, Gregory Stock's The Book of Questions presents us with a deceptively simple scenario that probes the psychology of discomfort, delayed gratification, and the stories we tell ourselves about growth: You're with friends at an icy mountain lake on a warm sunny day. If you knew it'd be a harsh, bracing shock to jump … Continue reading Question of the Week #447
Question of the Week #446
Last week's exploration of kidney donation sparked fascinating discussions about sacrifice, risk, and moral obligation. The responses ranged from unwavering commitment to thoughtful hesitation, each revealing different aspects of how we navigate the tension between self-preservation and altruism. This week, Gregory Stock's The Book of Questions presents us with two compelling variations that probe even … Continue reading Question of the Week #446
Question of the Week #445
In our ongoing exploration of life's profound ethical questions, we tackle another thought-provoking scenario from Gregory Stock's The Book of Questions. This week's question cuts to the heart of sacrifice, obligation, and the boundaries of personal responsibility: Someone close to you will die in a few months unless you donate one of your kidneys to … Continue reading Question of the Week #445
Question of the Week #444
In this weekly series, I explore thought-provoking ethical dilemmas drawn from Gregory Stock's The Book of Questions. These questions have no easy answers—only personal truths we must each confront in our own way. This Week's Question Last week, we explored what you might do if you discovered your mother having an affair. This week, we … Continue reading Question of the Week #444
The Confusing Middle 