Each week, I explore a thought-provoking question from Gregory Stock's The Book of Questions. Today's question challenges us to examine not just our abstract beliefs about capital punishment, but our willingness to participate in it directly. This week's question: Do you believe in capital punishment? Would you be willing to pull the switch to execute … Continue reading Question of the Week #433
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Question of the Week #432
In life's most crucial moments, we often face decisions that test not just our judgment, but our values. This week's question, drawn from Gregory Stock's thought-provoking collection The Book of Questions, presents exactly such a dilemma: You need to have dangerous brain surgery and must choose between two surgeons: one extremely gifted but a dishonest … Continue reading Question of the Week #432
Question of the Week #431
This week's question comes from Gregory Stock's thought-provoking collection, The Book of Questions: When is the last time you really laughed at yourself? What was so funny? You know what's interesting about this particular question? The timing of it landing in front of me this week feels almost cosmic. Because as I sit here trying … Continue reading Question of the Week #431
Question of the Week #430
This week's question comes from Gregory Stock's thought-provoking collection, The Book of Questions: When you do something ridiculous, how much does it bother you to have other people notice it and laugh at you? What's the funniest thing about you? At first glance, this might seem like a simple question about embarrassment and self-consciousness. But … Continue reading Question of the Week #430
Question of the Week #429
It's time for another installment in our Question of the Week series, where we explore thought-provoking queries from Gregory Stock's The Book of Questions. This week's question cuts straight to the heart of human connection: Who is the most important person in your life? What could you do to improve the relationship? Will you ever … Continue reading Question of the Week #429
Question of the Week #428
This week's challenging question comes from Gregory Stock's thought-provoking collection, The Book of Questions: Would you ever use a happiness-producing drug that had one serious side effect: The next day, you'd remember the wonderful feelings but not what had actually happened? Additionally, do you treasure any memories that are more about how you felt than … Continue reading Question of the Week #428
Question of the Week #427
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
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
The Confusing Middle 