To ask a question
Asking questions to me is a mysterious art, impossible to ever get a full grasp on. A single well-placed question van change a life; it can solve misunderstandings or break down stereotypes that a have lingered around for years and create or bridge gaps between people. It can even instill both shame or bliss. Social consequences of asking questions can be immense: parliamentary hearings, scientific research, psychological treatments, philosophical debate.. they all depend on asking the right questions.
For me, the power of asking questions is beyond doubt. Yet many times in life, we choose to say instead of ask. Somewhere along the way, asking something became the same as saying "I don't know": A sign of weakness. While in reality, a good question can be the ultimate proof of intelligence. Big advice to anyone, including myself: ask more!
Don't you agree?
