Saturday, April 4, 2009

Should the luck of birth be rewarded?

Or should inherited wealth be taxed significantly higher than earned wealth?



Thursday, February 12, 2009

what is poverty?

Is it physical?

Is it emotional?

Is it quantifiable?

Monday, February 9, 2009

Does planning work?

Can one predict the future?



Monday, June 2, 2008

Does Fame Matter?

Does fame make you happier?

Do we forgive the famous more easily?

Is there always a "fame backlash" in the media?

Wednesday, May 28, 2008

Can Art Change a Society?

Can Artists transform Political Culture?

Do Artists Inform or Express the Values of a Culture?

Can they do Both Well?

Wednesday, May 21, 2008

Can We Feed the World's Hungry With Organic Food?

Is it justifiable to use genetically modified foods to prevent massive starvation?

What if these foods forever modify the original seeds?


Tuesday, May 20, 2008

Are Small Scale Tragedies More Affecting Than Large Scale Tragedies?

Is the scale of an event the inverse of its emotional impact?

Are large tragedies too abstract for individuals to truly comprehend?