Big Thinker
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January 6, 2008
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Do the rich have a responsibility to the poor?
Does the privilege of having greater resources, however they might be attained, necessarily obligate one to those less fortunate? Read More
January 4, 2008
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Does humankind have a purpose?
Why are we here? Read More
January 4, 2008
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What does it actually mean to "reason" and to think "logically"? Read More
January 4, 2008
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Why is preventative care important?
An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. Many doctors believe that much more attention should be paid to preventative care, rather than waiting for health issues to arise. What do you make of this? Read More
January 4, 2008
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How has science shaped humanity?
In what ways has human development been shaped by science? How has science changed us for the better?t The worse? Let us know your thoughts. Read More
January 4, 2008
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What does science reveal about the human condition?
What can science tell us about who we are? Read More
January 4, 2008
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Can the FDA do a better job labeling food products?
Is it the responsibility of the government to choose what information you should know about your food? What responsibility does the consumer have to find information themselves? Read More
January 4, 2008
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What is your favorite holiday dish?
Another great American pastime: eating on holidays. So what's your favorite holiday dish? Grilled brats on the 4th? Grandma's gravy at Thanksgiving? Here's to good holiday eating! Read More
January 4, 2008
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What is the best thing in your closet?
We all need a little shopping advice every once in awhile, so share with us what that great jacket is or where you got your favorite suit. Read More
January 4, 2008
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What is the state of American Theatre?
Are you a theatre lover? How do you think American Theatre is faring today? Read More
January 4, 2008
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Do Americans watch too much television?
American is obsessed with the Farnsworth Invention and the television has become as American as apple pie. But are we too obsessed? Read More
January 4, 2008
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Is there such a thing as an absolute truth?
What is the concept of absolute truth and can it truly exist? Read More
January 4, 2008
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What are the tools of your trade?
What is your line of work? What enables you to do what you do professionally? Read More
January 4, 2008
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Globally, what should we be doing?
How should philanthropy be used to make the world better? Which countries should be receiving the most attention? Are there countries that are receiving too much attention? What can philanthropy do to improve the globe? Read More
January 4, 2008
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How is the Iraq war different?
How can the war in Iraq be differentiated from other wars? Read More
January 4, 2008
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Do we treat our veterans well?
Tens of thousands of veterans have already returned from Iraq and more will be coming soon. Does have the infrastructure in place to make their transition home easy? Are we culturally inclined to treat our veterans with respect and dignity? Read More
January 4, 2008
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Should the war in Iraq inspire less military intervention by the US?
Inevitably, there will be calls to intervene militarily in other parts of the globe. Should the legacy of the Iraq war prevent this from happening? Read More
January 4, 2008
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Should the US set a timetable for bringing troops out of Iraq?
Setting a timetable will bring with it a whole set of domestic and international political consequences. Is the US ready to confront the reality of pulling out of Iraq? Read More
January 4, 2008
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Should all medical records be digitized?
Easy access to medical records could greatly improve the quality of care patients receive in hospitals around the country and reduce the costs of record keeping. However, the risk of identity theft and invasion of privacy is strong. Do the benefits outweigh the risks? Read More
January 4, 2008
