Q: The Hidden Power of Questions in a World That Wants Answers by Watson, Lani
Q: The Hidden Power of Questions in a World That Wants Answers by Watson, Lani

Q: The Hidden Power of Questions in a World That Wants Answers

"Q is one of those rare books that hands you back a capability you didn't realize you'd...
$38.40 USD
$38.40 USD
Please hurry! Only 449 left in stock
Author: Lani Watson
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Subtotal: $38.40
Q: The Hidden Power of Questions in a World That Wants Answers by Watson, Lani

Q: The Hidden Power of Questions in a World That Wants Answers

$38.40
Q: The Hidden Power of Questions in a World That Wants Answers by Watson, Lani

Q: The Hidden Power of Questions in a World That Wants Answers

$38.40
Author: Lani Watson
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Description
"Q is one of those rare books that hands you back a capability you didn't realize you'd lost." --Daniel H. Pink, New York Times bestselling author of The Power of Regret

A transformative and philosophical investigation into how we ask questions, full of practical advice on how we can harness the power of questions for ourselves

We live in a world that wants answers. Answers provide solutions to our problems, teach us about the world, and help us navigate our lives. But we rush toward answers forgetting, that it is questions that set the course.

Questions are a form of power, as well as a vital, everyday tool. After all, if you don't ask the right questions, you won't get the right answers. In Q, philosopher Lani Watson examines the history of question-asking, analyzes our answer-oriented present, and offers a path forward toward a question-oriented future. Along the way, she asks us to consider what a question is, why we ask the questions we do, when we first start asking questions, and where we want our questions to take us.

The shift from prioritizing answers to focusing on questions is not easy, and it requires careful attention and practice. Q also includes practical tips called Q Tools, inspired by the historical, philosophical, and cultural material of each chapter that offer readers exercises and advice for becoming better question-askers. There are real-world benefits to creating a question-oriented future, and it will require a personal, social, political, philosophical and technological transition. In Q, Lani Watson provides us with the knowledge and tools that we need to implement this change in our own lives and communities.

Author: Lani Watson
Publisher: Viking
Published: 08/04/2026
Pages: 320
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 1.10lbs
Size: 9.18h x 6.43w x 1.13d
ISBN: 9780593830987


Review Citation(s):
Publishers Weekly 06/29/2026

About the Author
Lani Watson is a philosopher and Honorary Fellow at the University of Edinburgh and a world-leading expert in the philosophy of questions. She is fascinated by the art and science of asking questions and understanding how we can harness their power for good. Her research focuses on questioning in everyday life and she is passionate about applying her expertise to help everyone make the most of asking great questions, having worked with businesses and organisations around the world. Follow Lani on social media @thequestionsdr
Shipping & Return

Returns Policy

You may return most new, unopened items within 30 days of delivery for a full refund. We'll also pay the return shipping costs if the return is a result of our error (you received an incorrect or defective item, etc.).

You should expect to receive your refund within four weeks of giving your package to the return shipper, however, in many cases you will receive a refund more quickly. This time period includes the transit time for us to receive your return from the shipper (5 to 10 business days), the time it takes us to process your return once we receive it (3 to 5 business days), and the time it takes your bank to process our refund request (5 to 10 business days).

If you need to return an item, simply login to your account, view the order using the "Complete Orders" link under the My Account menu and click the Return Item(s) button. We'll notify you via e-mail of your refund once we've received and processed the returned item.

Shipping

We can ship to virtually any address in the world. Note that there are restrictions on some products, and some products cannot be shipped to international destinations.

When you place an order, we will estimate shipping and delivery dates for you based on the availability of your items and the shipping options you choose. Depending on the shipping provider you choose, shipping date estimates may appear on the shipping quotes page.

Please also note that the shipping rates for many items we sell are weight-based. The weight of any such item can be found on its detail page. To reflect the policies of the shipping companies we use, all weights will be rounded up to the next full pound.

Review