I remember hearing the following question:

Q: An alien comes down in a spaceship and hands you a small oblong gizmo. He tells you that it will resolve all national conflicts, cure all known diseases, and grant immortality. Do you:

1. Present it to the President of the United States?
2. Present it to the President of the United Nations?
3. Find a screwdriver so you can open it and see what’s inside?

I guess we know what Russell’s answer would be.