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Is “doctor burnout” a big issue or social problem in your country?

In the U.S., the cost of doctor burnout is US$4.6 billion per year, and $7,600 per physician per year. NPR June 1, 2019

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What should you do if you think your parents (and grandparents) are "racists"?

Your parents and grandparents will never admit that they are racists. Do you continue to talk with them? Do you break off all ties with them. Do you discuss these issues with them in front of your...

06 June 2019 9,090 14 View

"Successful people ask better questions, and as a result, they get better answers." - Tony Robbins, Is this true for RG?

"Successful people ask better questions, and as a result, they get better answers." - Tony Robbins, Is this true for RG? Can we get better answers by asking better question? Generally it is true....

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Is it reasonable to say that Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is superior to other traditions of medicine?

To focus the discussion, please abide by the following rule. I humbly request you. Please do not answer with “Follow” or “Following” and other single word responses. No idle speculations and...

06 June 2019 2,034 8 View

Is there symmetry in racism?

For example, some people believe that it is racist to prefer a fairer complexion over a darker complexion. Logically, it seems that if someone prefers a darker (tan?) complexion to a fairer...

06 June 2019 2,033 10 View

Do we have a "right to food" or a "right to buy food"?

What is the difference?

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Is it immoral to have a national minimum wage?

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Is it reasonable to say that medicine is an applied "science"?

Medicine is not a pure, fundamental scientific discipline. In the same way that a mechanic (or engineer) applies (or uses) the ideas of physics to solve problems, a medical doctor “solves” the...

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Do we have a right to "medical care" and medicine?

What are the boundaries for the "right to medical care"? What can citizens legitimately demand and legally, the government MUST provide?

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In theory, what is immoral (unethical?) about a benevolent and wise central technocrat?

There are many names. Philosopher-King, bureaucrat, central planner, ruler, President, Czar, Prime Minister, Pasha, Amir al-Mu’minin, Amir al-umara, Al-Malik, Shahenshah? The person would be...

06 June 2019 8,941 15 View

Who has the rights to the use of offensive speech?

How is it possible for someone to be offended when they positively assert that they are NOT offended?

06 June 2019 8,913 4 View

How strong is the moral obligation to intervene in a country that is likely to face famine, even if the government refuses to accept the assistance?

How much do we respect the sovereignty of the country?

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Should we prohibit (discourage?) soft sexism?

An example would be when men open the doors for women.

06 June 2019 5,232 4 View

Is it morally permissible for me to request a doctor that shares my culture and language?

Scientific research shows that a doctor that shares my culture and language is more effective.

06 June 2019 10,006 8 View

Should bathrooms provide tampons and pads?

Based on equity considerations and gender equality, should bathrooms provide tampons and pads, in addition to water, toilet paper, hand soap and towels?

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In social media, is it morally permissible to glorify and praise violent acts that state actors commit?

We prohibit such glorification by individuals.

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Is there a relationship between the difficulty of a language and intelligence?

For example, classical Arabic may be a very difficult language to learn. Does this mean that it requires a higher level of intelligence?

06 June 2019 7,670 9 View

How strict are the demands of “equality”?

Every week, person A watches 10 hours of men’s football and makes sure that she also watches 10 hours of women’s football. Every week, person B only watches 10 hours of women’s football. Which...

06 June 2019 8,832 5 View

How do we discourage illegal immigration?

This question is about illegal immigration. Illegal means that it is against the law. The question is not about immigration in general. If one believes in the rule of law, it seems that one...

06 June 2019 7,451 2 View

Why is it morally permissible to eat animal C, and not animal D?

This is NOT a question about religious prohibitions or health considerations. For this issue, what is the fundamental moral principle that would be acceptable to most people from diverse...

06 June 2019 4,912 1 View

What are the cultural and societal determinants of “Emotional Intelligence”?

In other words, from philosophical and scientific points of view, it is difficult to accept that there is one and only one universal concept of “Emotional Intelligence.”

06 June 2019 5,177 3 View

Is racism in the same category as pornography?

In a famous exchange, a person was flustered and frustrated when asked to give a definition of pornography. In desperation the person answered: “I know it when I see it!”

06 June 2019 7,010 2 View

Is there any Self-evaluation teachers questionnaire that has been proved to be psychometric valid and reliable?

I would like to understand how teachers would evaluate themselves and then compare to what is observed in their class. Does it make any sense?

05 May 2019 9,910 6 View

What is the meaning of "a right to education"?

Does it impose any specific obligations on governments?

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