Sarah Stroud: Ethical dilemma: Would you lie?

Your plan to set up your friend Carey with your acquaintance Emerson is finally coming together. You've made them a dinner reservation, but suddenly realize that there's a problem: Carey is always late. You really want this relationship to work— what if you told Carey dinner was at 6 instead of 6:30, so they arrived on time? Is it okay to lie? S...
Sarah Stroud and Michael Vazquez: This could save lives— but are you willing to do it?

Your government has introduced a plan to address record-breaking rates of traffic tickets and deadly hovercar accidents. They propose assigning “driver credit scores” to every citizen, but would need to install cameras and microphones in every vehicle. While it would make the roads safer, is this undeniable benefit worth the cost to drivers’ pri...
Sarah Stroud and Michael Vazquez: If you had the chance to be immortal, would you take it?

While cleaning out your uncle’s attic you find a chest with a sparkling potion. The attached tag declares drinking this liquid will make you immortal. Your body will be frozen at its current age, and these effects would be final and irreversible. The instructions are clear — the only question is, do you drink the potion? Sarah Stroud and Michael...
Michael Vazquez and Sarah Stroud: When should you break a promise?

For decades, Yvonne and Zaina have been happily married and co-leading a non-profit. One day the couple is involved in a car accident, and on her deathbed, Yvonne asks Zaina to promise her two things. First, to continue financially supporting their non-profit. And second, to never remarry. Should Zaina be beholden to these promises? Sarah Stroud...
Sarah Clarke Stuart: Invisible Monsters: When a Child Falls Prey to Addiction

Stories of addiction often have uncertain endings. That is the painful truth Sarah Clarke Stuart had to learn as she watched her daughter struggle with opioid addiction: Would she find a path to recovery or would she ultimately wind up in prison or even dead? Such is the nature of addiction—yet life can still be filled with love, joy, and hope. ...