Health – Page 8 – poll4all.org

Is beauty already materialism?

Do you think that focusing on beauty and a shapely figure when choosing a partner can be considered a sign of materialism?

Reflections on whether choosing a partner for their looks is merely physical attraction or already a sign of materialism can stir emotions. In a world where appearance has become currency in the relationship market, the question arises: is “rich beauty” a luxury that buys a better life, or just an illusion? Critics say that the pursuit of the perfect body is the result of the beauty cult on social media, others – that it’s simply the lottery of genes. But if that’s the case, why has nature treated some so harshly? And you – do you choose the heart or the packaging?

10/08/2025

Telegony

Do you believe that a woman’s first sexual encounter, during which there was contact with a man’s semen, can cause her later offspring with other partners to show certain similarities to that first man?

Telegony, once popular among breeders and the aristocracy, is now making a comeback in online discussions. It assumes that a woman’s first sexual partner can “imprint” his genetic trace on her future offspring with other men. Official science claims that traits are inherited exclusively from the biological father, but there is the phenomenon of microchimerism – cells from previous partners can remain in a woman’s body. Is this a biological curiosity without significance, or a mechanism that science does not yet want to talk about? Supporters see it as confirmation of ancient knowledge, skeptics – merely a myth. And you, which side are you on?

09/08/2025

Genetic Modification of Humans

Do you think genetic modification (CRISPR) of humans should be allowed?

The genetic modification of humans and embryos using CRISPR technology is a topic that ignites public debate. Supporters see it as a chance to eliminate genetic diseases and improve the quality of life for future generations. Critics warn, however, that “enhancing” appearance or intelligence could lead to the emergence of an elite superhuman caste, as well as to an ethical slippery slope where the line between treatment and human design becomes blurred. History teaches that every revolutionary technology carries both hope and risk. Is tampering with the code of life the courage of science, or the hubris of mankind?

09/08/2025

Pornography vs. Romantic Movies

Do you think pornography distorts men’s perception of relationships to a similar extent as romantic movies do for women?

Pornography and romantic movies are two worlds that seemingly have little in common, yet both can similarly influence people’s perceptions of relationships. Supporters of the comparison argue that both men and women are fed unrealistic scenarios – men with visions of constant sexual availability, women with fairy-tale love free of everyday problems. Critics, however, point out that pornography more strongly affects the brain’s reward system, causing addictions and distorting expectations toward a partner. The question then arises – aren’t both of these forms, in essence, different faces of the same illusion that undermines real bonds?

09/08/2025

Organ sales

Do you think voluntary organ sales should be legal?

The trade in organs is a topic that evokes both hope and fear. On the one hand, supporters of legalizing voluntary sales emphasize a person’s right to decide about their own body and the possibility of reducing the dramatic shortage of life-saving organs. On the other hand, opponents warn of the inevitable growth of the black market, exploitation of the poor, and the degradation of human life’s value to that of a commodity. In the background are questions about the limits of individual freedom, the moral consequences of the body’s commercialization, and the risk of creating “biologically privileged” castes. Is opening the organ market a lifeline for the sick or a gateway to dystopia?

09/08/2025

The Whole Truth About Pharmaceutical Companies

Do you think pharmaceutical companies aim to permanently cure diseases, or are they more focused on maximizing profits?

Do pharmaceutical companies truly want to cure us – or just keep us in a state of chronic treatment? This question is being asked more and more, not only by skeptics but also by ordinary patients. In a world where billions are made on illness, it’s hard not to question the priorities of the medical industry. There are accusations of hiding effective treatments and reserving real cures for the rich. For some, it’s a conspiracy theory – for others, a logical business decision. Who really cares about our health, and who about our wallets? See what others think – and take a stand in the poll.

08/08/2025