You give it a shot?
2007-01-27 06:45:35 · 14 answers · asked by walter_nahbexie 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Mythology & Folklore
The big question is, would we stop aging??? If not, then no thank you to either choice.
But if so, then I'd choose 6K years over immortality. For one thing, knowing something has an end attached helps humans appreciate it more. For another, if mortality becomes too great a burden, I want the chance to change my mind :-)
2007-01-27 09:52:23 · answer #1 · answered by Vaughn 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would, even though it would mean that I would have to live with the results of decisions made by people who do not plan beyond the next financial quarter - I suppose I do that now... At least as an immortal if it became too irritating I could then travel to distant stars and planets - however long it takes - and try again. Yes I would definitely give it a shot.
2007-01-27 19:22:28 · answer #2 · answered by Michael Darnell 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If I could choose to be immortal it would not make sense to limit my existence to a meager 6,000 years. I wouldn't definitely like to live forever IF I could be healthy and happy at least most of the time.
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2007-01-27 14:54:46 · answer #3 · answered by Paul Hxyz 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do I age normally in both cases?
If yes, then 6000 years, definately!
If I stopped aging or even went back to like 25, I'd want to know the limits of this 'immortality'....do I need to breathe? Can I breathe underwater? If I'm around when the sun explodes, will I still live? Do I need to eat?
2007-01-27 23:15:28 · answer #4 · answered by raxivar 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wow, immortal OR 6000 years? I would choose the immortality.
2007-01-27 14:50:13 · answer #5 · answered by Tu mama es me ama 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Neither - People forget that human psychology, as well as biology, is the product of millions of years of evolution. Our minds are not designed to last that long any more than are our bodies. We are 'supposed' to die well before either time length you mention.
2007-01-27 14:56:04 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i would choose immortal and yes i definatly would!! well as long as i dont age a day over 29! although i would prefer to stop aging at 23, 29 is do-able!
2007-01-27 16:21:36 · answer #7 · answered by Avaria 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Only if I can retain all my knowledge. After all, what is the use of living unless you continue to learn?
2007-01-27 15:19:42 · answer #8 · answered by Tori M 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
For I long to drink of immortality
2007-01-27 14:56:07 · answer #9 · answered by **Army Girl** 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes imagine the wealth of knowledge and the wealth you could acquire - the fun - all the experience of a thousand life times.
hell yea i would.
2007-01-27 14:51:55 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋