Posts published in “Tough Questions”

Which is more trustworthy when it comes to news on the war in Ukraine, social media or more traditional media?

By Don Hughes on March 2, 2022 5:55 pm

Which is more trustworthy when it comes to news on the war in Ukraine, social media or more traditional media?

There are many examples of social media being used to spread propaganda and misinformation. Remember Cambridge Analytica? The scandal rocked the political world when it…

Should a no-fly zone be enforced over Ukraine’s airspace?

By Don Hughes on March 1, 2022 5:29 pm

On 24 February 2022, in violation of Ukraine’s territorial integrity and sovereignty, Russia unleashed a full-scale military assault on Ukraine by air, ground and sea, attacking…

Nataliia Steblyna: Everyone is important in the war against Putin

By Staff Writer on March 1, 2022 5:23 pm

Nataliia Steblyna: Everyone is important in the war against Putin

As I write this, Kyiv defenders are fighting on the streets and on the outskirts of the city. A Russian missile hit a residential apartment.…

Your good friend voted for Trump and sometimes makes racist comments. When should you draw the line?

By Don Hughes on February 27, 2022 5:24 pm

Your good friend voted for Trump and sometimes makes racist comments. When should you draw the line?

We have all experienced it. Your good friend voted for Trump and continued to support Trump during his misguided presidency. You maintained the friendship despite…

Is it right to eliminate hard classes in schools in order to raise the level of the lower achieving students?

By Don Hughes on February 27, 2022 4:39 pm

In recent years, “equity”, has become the popular word that signifies “equality” for everyone. The word has become a rallying cry for groups who have…

After two years of a global shutdown and Pandemic, is a war what the world really needs?

By Don Hughes on February 25, 2022 12:07 pm

The world shutdown in April 2020. The amount of suffering and harm caused by the Pandemic has been felt for the past two years. Children…

Are we destroying ourselves with Social Media?

By Don Hughes on February 23, 2022 12:38 pm

Social Media is still a relatively new form of communication. Arguably, It has only been around since the late 90’s or the early 2,000’s –…

Wellbeing and New Ideas

Techlit Africa is an NGO that takes old computer laptops, refurbishes them, then donates the computers to children in Kenya. Nelly Cheboi, the founder, studied computer science in the U.S. Forbes placed Cheboi on their 30 under 30 list for her work and positive social impact.

Staying positive and healthy during the winter months can be challenging. Readers shared these tips to keep their mental and physical wellbeing uplifted. 1. Lean in to nature (walks or gardening), 2. Break a sweat (yoga, Tai Chi, or indoor cycling), 3. Embrace the cold weather (polar swim, or skiing), 4. Practice gratitude (give thanks for the positive things in your life), 5. Talk and be open with people (put down the cell phone and have a face-to-face), 6. Take up a hobby.

The Great Bubble Barrier was developed by surfers and sailors to rid the world's waterways of plastic. The Dutch start-up uses bubbles that are pushed through a tube placed on the bottom of the waterway. The air forces small and large pieces of plastic to the surface where they can be gathered and disposed of properly.

As the Russian-led war in Ukraine continues, should countries like the USA, Japan, and Germany lift sanctions placed against Russia?

Drug trafficking is a global problem. Criminal organizations have murdered journalists, students, and police officers who stood between them and the profits they seek? Should countries legalize drugs to potentially curb the illegal drug trade? Is legalization the answer?

FTX, a cryptocurrency exchange filed for bankruptcy on Friday resulting in the loss of billions of dollars. Are cryptocurrencies a valid alternative to the established economic system currently in place? Or is it just more smoke and mirrors created by digital hucksters?

If both the natural cycle of the warming and cooling of the earth combined with human-made pollution of the environment negatively effects all people on the planet, should countries like the USA, Germany, Canada, France, Ireland, and Austria help countries who are less wealthy and more vulnerable pay for damages caused by the climate crisis?

Should large event organizers and sports organizations be held responsible for the exploitation of foreign laborers who work in unsafe conditions prior to the Big Event?

Are most people who live in the so-called First-World willing to pay a little more for goods and services in order to reduce greenhouse gas emissions while reducing reliance upon fossil fuels?

The United States is a revered Democracy where people have the right to bear Arms. Would you be willing to forego that right to stop gun violence in the US? Many other countries, the UK, Australia, and Japan have given up their right to own firearms. Can the US ever achieve true greatness as it currently is?

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is reportedly going to artificially produce most of the movie, television, and news media content within the next 10 years. Will the citizens of the world be able to tell reality from fiction at that time?

When do you personally draw the line? Do you support athletes who are paid by governments that are possibly harming society?

Which is more trustworthy when it comes to news on the war in Ukraine, social media or more traditional media?

Your good friend voted for Trump and sometimes makes racist comments. When do you draw the line?

Is it right to eliminate hard classes in schools in order to raise the level of the lower achieving students?

After two years of a global shutdown and Pandemic, is a war what the world really needs?

Are we destroying ourselves by using social media?

Considering the violence in Ukraine, is it now time for a stronger NATO response?

How important is the every-person in the war against Ukraine?

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