In my experience, contemplating the answers to these questions sharpens our thinking and can give us a deeper understanding of ourselves and life in general.

50 Life Questions With No Easy Answers

1. Who am I?

2. Is there a God? (If yes, what is God?)

3. What happened at the beginning of the universe?

4. What is the meaning of life?

5. What is the purpose of my existence?

6. What is consciousness?

7. What is love?

8. What is right and wrong?

9. Can world peace ever be achieved?

10. Will poverty ever end?

11. How can I be happy?

12. How can I make someone else happy?

13. What is the nature of reality?

14. Why do I experience pain and suffering?

15. What is the proper role of government?

16. Where does creativity come from?

17. Would you break the law to save a loved one?

18. What is the difference between living and existing?

19. What would your final words be?

20. Is it possible to achieve your dreams?

21. What happens after we die?

22. What is your greatest fear ever?

23. Who has inspired you the most in your life?

24. What are your top 5 personal values?

25. What is true freedom? Does it exist?

26. What would you not give up for $1,000,000 in cash?

27. How do you define success?

28. What is the ideal society?

29. How much money per month is enough for you to live comfortably?

30. If you knew you were going to die tomorrow, what would you do today?

31. Where do you want to be in 20, 30, or 50 years?

32. What is the biggest obstacle that stands in your way right now?

33. What was the most defining moment in your life over the past year?

34. How do you want to be remembered after you die?

35. Is it better to have loved and lost than never to have loved at all?

36. When is silence better than words?

37. What is the first thought you have in the morning and the last thought you have at night?

38. Are there aspects of life that are beyond our perception and understanding?

39. Will machines ever become conscious?

40. Will we one day live on the moon or another planet?

41. Do extraterrestrial lifeforms exist?

42. What’s the next evolution of humans?

43. Will humans ever become extinct?

44. Is there such a thing as absolute truth?

45. Do some animals believe in a God or supernatural being?

46. How much of our decision-making is based on free will?

47. How would I perceive the world if I only had one sense?

48. How would life be different if you were born the opposite gender?

49. How would life be different if you were born in a different country?

50. If you could transport to any place during any period of time, where and when would it be?

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I skimmed through the questions and figured it would be worth a shot. I haven’t really been given a good opportunity to go into personal details about my life and this would be a fun experience to embark on.

So here it is! My personal interview with Dragos Roua:

1. What Do You Do For A Living?

Ah, you are starting out with the hard ones! I am currently a full-time student at Binghamton University, and I am graduating this semester with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology. But what am I doing after I graduate? I really have no idea. I have a lot of interests but I am not sure which I want to pursue first. For the moment I am just keeping my eyes open to opportunities.

2. Who Do You Love?

I used to not use the word “love” because I found that most people use it carelessly and without meaning. However, recently I have re-defined what love means to me. I see it as a way of seeing the world now. It is something that I generate from inside. With that being said, there is not any person or thing that I deny love towards.

3. Do You Have Enough Money?

No. I am a broke college student entering the economy during a devastating recession. If it weren’t for my parents I would be homeless.

4. Are You Healthy?

It is difficult being healthy in college. My diet is centered around convenience, I don’t spend enough time being physically active, and I probably party and drink too much. However I am making a conscious effort to bury these bad habits and find better ones.

5. Do You Think You Are a Good Person?

Absolutely. Sure — I make mistakes and sometimes hurt myself and others — but I also make a conscious and well-intentioned effort to learn from these mistakes. I don’t think you can ask anything more of yourself.

6. How Old Are You?

Twenty-one. But I think like I am 8 and act like I am 80.

7. Who’s Your Best Friend?

I can’t really choose a specific best friend. I know too many people that have been too significant in my life to narrow it down to just one.

8. What’s Your Childhood Dream?

What wasn’t my childhood dream? I wanted to be everything as a kid: veterinarian, filmmaker, writer, rockstar, scientist, actor, video game designer – the list goes on and on. And I still have many of the same dreams today. Why let go of them? You never know when the opportunity will arise.

9. How Often Do You Laugh?

Everyday. Humor is an important part to good living.

10. What Makes You Smile?

All sorts of things. Sometimes I worry myself at how often I find stuff silly.

11. Who’s Your Most Dangerous Enemy?

I guess it would have to be my own self wouldn’t it? The question isn’t who is going to let me, but who is going to stop me.

12. Where Do You Live?

Currently reside in Binghamton, NY. But after I graduate I will be back on Long Island with my family. I am considering a variety of places to move to once I have the money. It may even be outside of the country.

13. Do You Think You’re Strong?

Physically? Probably not, although I suppose I could be if I went to the gym. Emotionally and spiritually? I think I am stronger than most.

14. What Was The Most Important Thing You’ve Done So Far?

This is a difficult question. I haven’t achieved anything too extraordinary over my short life. I always do well in school so I suppose that would be the best thing I have to show for. I have a feeling my best is yet to come.

15. What Was The Most Stupid Thing You’ve Done So Far?

Ohh, many things. I have blacked out from drinking too much. That is certainly not an experience to be proud of. I have also said a lot of mean things to people that I have very much regretted over the years.

16. Do You Love Yourself?

Of course.

17. What Do You Fear The Most?

Not fitting into the world in a way that I can be happy with.

18. What Is Your Favorite Word?

God. The word means so much to so many people and so little to others. People can be healed by it, and people can also kill each other over it. It’s a powerful word, and that fascinates me.

19. When Was The Last Time You Cried?

A few years ago when my first dog was put to sleep. I bawled and bawled right in the waiting room. I didn’t care if anyone saw. It was very therapeutic. I should probably cry more often.

20. What Is The Best Thing That Could Happen To You Right Now?

If I could win the lottery or find a million dollar paying job. My financial situation gives me a lot of stress and it is my main focus right now.

21. What Is The Worst Thing That Could Happen To You Right Now?

I could drop out of college and waste the last 4 years I spent here pursuing a degree. Or I could die – that is always bad too.

22. Picture Yourself In 5 Years From Now

I picture myself with a lot more money than I do now. I also see myself pursuing a variety of projects and making good progress. I may even be starting my own business. Perhaps I will also be dating a fine girl or two or three.

23. Do You Regret Anything?

Not at the moment. Sometimes I reflect on an experience and feel regret, but I don’t actively identify with regret. I just take past experiences and learn from them. The feelings I have associated with these experiences are usually positive. I prefer to look back at myself and laugh at my naivete.

24. What’s The First Thing You Do In The Morning?

I most definitely don’t remember the first thing I do in the morning as my mind is still waking up as my body gets out of bed. If it is a weekday though, the first thing I do is probably shut off my alarm.

25. What Are You Thinking Just Before Going To Bed?

My first thought should be “Everyday In Every Way I am Getting Better and Better,” but most likely it is something more mundane like, “What do I have to get done today?”

26. What Was The Highest Point You’ve Ever Been To?

Standing by the edge of the Grand Canyon and Bryce Canyon. Both are absolutely beautiful to peer down into. At a moment, it makes you feel insignificant. There is also a compelling sensation to throw yourself off. The existentialist philosopher Søren Kierkegaard actually discusses this feeling in his paper “The Concept of Anxiety,” in which he describes it as the “dizziness of freedom.”

27. If There’s One Thing In Your Life You Want To Change Right Now, What Is It?

I would like to fast-forward to the end of this semester so I can finally secure a job and a means of living.

28. What Are You Proud Of?

I got a 770/800 on the Math SAT and a 5/5 on the Calculus AP back in senior year of high school. I have always been really proud of that.

29. Sum Up Your Life In One Sentence

Thank God and feel blessed.

30. Name The Thing That Annoys You The Most

I don’t like it when people critique my food as I am eating it. It is a huge pet peeve! But other than that I am a really tolerant person – most things don’t bother me.

31. What Is Your No 1 Question To God?

Why?

32. Do You Have Secrets?

I think everyone does and I am certainly no different.

33. What Makes You Laugh?

Bill Hicks, Robin Williams, Joe Rogan, Steven Colbert, South Park, Pineapple Express and Naked Gun all make me laugh.

Ok, I lied. There are 34 questions” – Dragos Roua

34. Are You Happy?

If there is anything I am then it is happy.

That was a really great interview Dragos! I appreciate you taking the time to put together these questions and giving me the opportunity to talk a little about myself.

If anyone else would like to take part in this please check out “33 Questions For An Interview With Yourself.”