From Gregory Stock’s The Book of Questions: If you were enjoying a festive dinner at a friend's house and found a dead cockroach in your salad, what would you do? Well, if you're like me, your first instinct might be to scream bloody murder and dramatically flip the salad bowl off the table. But let's be real, … Continue reading Question of the Week #405
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Question of the Week #404
From Gregory Stock’s The Book of Questions: If you saw someone cheating on a test, what would you do? Would it matter if you had (or hadn't) signed an honor code? Picture this: you're sitting in a silent classroom, the only sound being the furious scribbling of pencils on paper. Suddenly, out of the corner of your … Continue reading Question of the Week #404
Question of the Week #403
From Gregory Stock’s The Book of Questions: If you were having difficulty on a critical test at school and could safely cheat by peeking online, would you? Let me tell you right now, as someone who values integrity above all else, I wouldn't even be tempted. Not for a millisecond. You see, cheating is like putting … Continue reading Question of the Week #403
Question of the Week #402
From Gregory Stock’s The Book of Questions: In what period since you were a teenager did you have the most personal growth and change? If you wanted to have another such period, what could you do to bring it about or otherwise shake up your life? Ah, the age-old question: when did you experience the most personal … Continue reading Question of the Week #402
Question of the Week #401
From Gregory Stock’s The Book of Questions: If you were to live for 1,000 years, do you think you might soon feel jaded or unable to relate to those around you? How hard would it be to know you'd outlive everyone you love? Last week, we tackled the question of whether living for 1,000 years would be … Continue reading Question of the Week #401
Question of the Week #400
From Gregory Stock’s The Book of Questions: Would you want to have your rate of physical aging slowed so much that, barring some accident, you'd live for 1,000 years? First of all, let's address the elephant in the room: loneliness. Sure, living for 1,000 years might sound like a grand adventure, but what's the point if … Continue reading Question of the Week #400
Question of the Week #399
From Gregory Stock’s The Book of Questions: At a meal, some people you know start belittling a common acquaintance. Would you stand up for the person if you felt the criticisms were unjustified? We've all been there, sitting around the dinner table or at a gathering with friends, when the conversation takes an uncomfortable turn. Someone … Continue reading Question of the Week #399
Question of the Week #398
From Gregory Stock’s The Book of Questions: Would you be willing to give up sex for 5 years if you could have wonderful erotic dreams every night? As someone who's never experienced the real deal, I have to say – this arrangement doesn't sound half bad! I mean, think about it. No awkward first times, no performance … Continue reading Question of the Week #398
Question of the Week #397
From Gregory Stock’s The Book of Questions: Do you think kids should be sheltered from unhappiness? What experiences from your own childhood have proved most valuable? What were the most difficult to overcome? Were they happy or unhappy experiences? Note: I answer this question not as a parent, but as an outsider who has worked with … Continue reading Question of the Week #397
Question of the Week #396
From Gregory Stock’s The Book of Questions: How close and loving is your family? Do you feel your childhood was happier than most people's? Now, I don't want to sound like a bitter old curmudgeon, but let's face it – as we age, our extended families tend to drift apart. It's just a fact of life. Once … Continue reading Question of the Week #396
The Confusing Middle 