Somewhat inspired by another thread here (http://forums.bf2s.com/viewtopic.php?id=74044), I figured it a good measure of various types of addictions (serious talk; thus the lack of junk-drawerness [edit:but since you move-happy mods thought otherwise, far be it for me to protest]) to computer/video game systems and online communications to weigh it against the hypothetical offer of eternal life.
The first choice, Eternal life [edit: and good health] (without bringing religious philosophy into the decision), is offered as-is. What you do with it afterwards is up to you, so long as you don't use anything more sophisticated than basic adding machines, simple telephones and other low-end gadgets. Worth the sacrifice? The second choice would allow you to continue your habit of surfing the net, playing electronic games on and offline and fiddling around with spreadsheets and whatnot. Who wants to live forever?
Before you consider giving up a great portion of technological vices, consider the fact that you still have to live among societies that depend on them.
The first choice, Eternal life [edit: and good health] (without bringing religious philosophy into the decision), is offered as-is. What you do with it afterwards is up to you, so long as you don't use anything more sophisticated than basic adding machines, simple telephones and other low-end gadgets. Worth the sacrifice? The second choice would allow you to continue your habit of surfing the net, playing electronic games on and offline and fiddling around with spreadsheets and whatnot. Who wants to live forever?
Before you consider giving up a great portion of technological vices, consider the fact that you still have to live among societies that depend on them.
Last edited by unnamednewbie13 (2007-06-17 18:40:56)
