The long-running series in which readers answer other readers’ questions on subjects ranging from trivial flights of fancy to profound scientific and philosophical concepts
This week’s replies: has a call for restraint from an authority figure ever put a stop to war?
I always say please and thank you to my Alexa. Why is this? I am sure it doesn’t care. Is it worth being polite to artificial assistants? Alison Williams, Toronto
Post your answers (and new questions) below or send them to nq@theguardian.com. A selection will be published next Sunday.
