Q&A: Social Influence, Accepting Welfare, Government Scientists, and More

Philosopher Dr. Diana Hsieh answered questions on winning friends and influencing people, accepting government welfare, mercenary essay contest writing, government scientists in a free society, and more in this episode of Philosophy in Action Radio. 

Question 1: Should a person try to "win friends and influence people"? 

Question 2: Should a person without other options accept welfare from the government? 

Question 3: Is it wrong to write essays I don't believe to win contest money? 

Question 4: Would the government of a free society employ scientists? 

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