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
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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
Question of the Week #443
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 While out one day, you come upon your mother holding hands with someone who is obviously her lover. She … Continue reading Question of the Week #443
Question of the Week #442
Hey there, welcome back to another edition of Question of the Week! For those just joining us, this is where I tackle thought-provoking questions from Gregory Stock's The Book of Questions and invite you to ponder them along with me. This week's question is quite the doozy: Have you had really satisfying sex within the … Continue reading Question of the Week #442
Question of the Week #441
Hey readers! Welcome back to another installment of my Question of the Week series, where I tackle thought-provoking questions from Gregory Stock's The Book of Questions. This week's question is actually a three-parter: How much do you like your body? If you awoke on a warm morning and were going to laze around by yourself, … Continue reading Question of the Week #441
Question of the Week #440
Welcome back to another installment of our Question of the Week series, where we tackle thought-provoking questions from Gregory Stock's "The Book of Questions." This week's prompt asks us to imagine ourselves in a situation that tests our comfort zones and social adaptability. This Week's Question: If you hiked to a remote beach and nearly … Continue reading Question of the Week #440
The Confusing Middle 