This document poses a series of questions about societal behaviors and consumer choices. It questions why people feel the need to buy the latest shoes, cars, phones and computers, and continue behaviors like eating fast food and drinking coffee despite health impacts. It also asks whether television brings families together or promotes violence, and whether clothing brands are chosen for quality or popularity. Finally, it asks about factors influencing neighborhood, house and college choices, and whether staying close to or far from home for college is better.