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
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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
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
The Confusing Middle 