Limitless!

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03-31-2006, 02:43 AM
Big D

Limitless!

Been a while since I posted a thread...

Totally theoretical here.
Suppose you could have an unlimited quantity of something. What would you choose, and how come? For nearly each thing, there's a bevy of good and bad consequences.

For example:

Unlimited lifetime: You'd live forever, never having to worry about old age and death... which would mean becoming an anachronism and having to watch all your friends pass away and fade into historical obscurity, for century after century.

Unlimited wealth: You could buy heaps of stuff, but everyone would want to rob you or would ask for donations. Also, you'd distort the value of whatever currency you're using:p

Unlimited strength: It'd be really easy to break things, even things such as mountains, which are usually quite hardy.

Unlimited knowledge: You'd have the answers to all the big questions, but it'd be hard to convince other people. Also, your mind would be a clutter with an infinite assortment of trivial facts, as well as the info that actually matters.

So each 'gift' would also be a bit of a curse. Personally, I'd probably go for unlimited knowledge. It'd be nice to know the straight answers to the big universal questions, as well as knowing other handy things like cures for cancer and other maladies.
03-31-2006, 02:49 AM
theundeadhero

A very interesting thread. I'll have to put some thought into it. http://forums.eyesonff.com/user/avat...ar11089_17.gif
03-31-2006, 02:50 AM
Spammerman

INfinite amount of ways for me to have fun.
03-31-2006, 03:03 AM
Yamaneko

Are we too assume that there is an infinite universe to house that infinite wealth, or is it purely credit?

I would have infinite HDD space. The only downside I can forsee is that there isn't enough porn to fill it all up.
03-31-2006, 03:16 AM
Madame Adequate

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Originally Posted by Big D

Unlimited knowledge: You'd have the answers to all the big questions, but it'd be hard to convince other people. Also, your mind would be a clutter with an infinite assortment of trivial facts, as well as the info that actually matters.

But we have quite a lot of knowledge anyway in our heads, and we can still usually pull relevant data to the fore. Still, if I ever meet a genie, "I wish to know everything" isn't as simple as that. Clauses are necessary:

"I wish to know everything excepting fictional information I have not already observed, I don't wish to know the future, and I don't wish to have more knowledge than I can handle without going insane."

Wily ones, those genies. One has to be careful. But I think that would cover it, because knowledge beyond that would be awesomesauce. I want to still be able to enjoy plot twists in movies and books, which is why fiction is ruled out.
03-31-2006, 03:23 AM
fire_of_avalon

Unlimited root beer. Whenever I wanted a rootbeer, it would be right there.
03-31-2006, 03:31 AM
Madame Adequate

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Originally Posted by fire_of_avalon

Unlimited root beer. Whenever I wanted a rootbeer, it would be right there.

That seems somewhat like asking for a sandwhich when you just saved the President's life...
03-31-2006, 03:36 AM
Hawkeye

I would love an infinite number of SunChips, but then I would get fat :(
03-31-2006, 03:36 AM
xX.Silver.Wings.Xx

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Originally Posted by Big D

Unlimited wealth: You could buy heaps of stuff, but everyone would want to rob you or would ask for donations. Also, you'd distort the value of whatever currency you're using:p

If someone had UNLIMITED wealth it would be likely that curreny would be rendered obsolete rather that distorted...

and I would choose unlimited knowledge. Think about it. You would have the knowledge to cure cancer and other terminal dideases. Maybe bring about world peace. if you knew EVERYTHING you would be able to fix the mistakes of past generations and leave a better world to the future generations. Compared to the other choices that, to me is the most constructive.
03-31-2006, 03:41 AM
fire_of_avalon

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Originally Posted by I'm my own MILF

Quote:

Originally Posted by fire_of_avalon

Unlimited root beer. Whenever I wanted a rootbeer, it would be right there.

That seems somewhat like asking for a sandwhich when you just saved the President's life...

What?
03-31-2006, 03:43 AM
Madame Adequate

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Originally Posted by fire_of_avalon

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Originally Posted by I'm my own MILF

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Originally Posted by fire_of_avalon

Unlimited root beer. Whenever I wanted a rootbeer, it would be right there.

That seems somewhat like asking for a sandwhich when you just saved the President's life...

What?

Well, I mean, I can understand - I'd sure love a wellspring of endless Mountain Dew - but when you could have so much more than a lot of a tasty liquid, it seems rather... strange to ask for just that. Like, you save the Prez's life, and don't ask for a medal or a monetary reward, just for a ham and cheese sammich. Tasty, sure, but... small. :p
03-31-2006, 03:45 AM
Shlup

I want unlimited wealth. Who says I'd have to tell anyone? I could have a palace built under the sea. Then who'd bug me for money?
03-31-2006, 03:58 AM
-N-

Unlimited limitations. :)
I'll take paradoxes for 800.
03-31-2006, 04:03 AM
rubah

unlimited bandwidth.*

*Of course I mean really unlimited, not the kind that says 'you should only need x amount a month and we'll terminate your account if you dare go over
03-31-2006, 04:20 AM
Zell's Fists of Fury

Unlimited ROCKIN' OUT GUITAR POWER X-TREEEEEEEEEEEEME
03-31-2006, 04:29 AM
Samuraid

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Originally Posted by rubah

unlimited bandwidth.*

*Of course I mean really unlimited, not the kind that says 'you should only need x amount a month and we'll terminate your account if you dare go over

Oh YES! I lol'd. So many hosts are like that.

Anyway. It would be nice to have unlimited patience.
03-31-2006, 04:33 AM
VorpalCyberWolf

Unlimited energy. but if I had unlimited energy, I would also need unlimited IHOPs since nothing else is open 24 hours nowadays... except Wal-Mart but that doesnt count.
03-31-2006, 05:00 AM
T-MaN

- Unlimited healing powers/energy.

- Unlimited supply of hair gel.
03-31-2006, 05:06 AM
Despotus

I'd want unlimited food and water resources, to give to all the starving unfortunates out there. :meditate: And, w33d can be a food, too, right? :pimp:
03-31-2006, 05:15 AM
NeoCracker

Unlimited amounts of Cheezits and Sharp Chedder Cheeze wiz.
03-31-2006, 05:20 AM
The Captain

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Originally Posted by Neel With A Hat

Unlimited limitations. :)
I'll take paradoxes for 800.

Do you mean UNlimitations?

Take care all.
03-31-2006, 05:27 AM
Sephex

Money. I can buy whatever I want. Then I can have money wars.
03-31-2006, 05:30 AM
Ramza Beoulve

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Originally Posted by Big D

Unlimited lifetime: You'd live forever, never having to worry about old age and death... which would mean becoming an anachronism and having to watch all your friends pass away and fade into historical obscurity, for century after century.

Why, if the life is only to learn, is a class where you only learn the ways of the people, and suffer and enjoy each teaching, and when it comes the time, you know you have already do what you wanted to do?

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Unlimited wealth: You could buy heaps of stuff, but everyone would want to rob you or would ask for donations. Also, you'd distort the value of whatever currency you're using:p

Why, if your work will be useless and you will only be a ball called body, when you can work and make yourself usefull, and have your dreams fullfilled when you buy anything with the pay you get from your work?

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Unlimted strength: It'd be really easy to break things, even things such as mountains, which are usually quite hardy.

Why, if when you are weak you can call a friend and ask him for help and enjoy the team work and the victory over breaking a thing in your way through life?

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Unlimited knowledge: You'd have the answers to all the big questions, but it'd be hard to convince other people. Also, your mind would be a clutter with an infinite assortment of trivial facts, as well as the info that actually matters.

Why, if you can get that answers knowing new people with different knowledge of the life, and each one can teach you a different way of life, and make your own answers?

I will not choose anyone, because the life was made for live it and suffer and enjoy; for try and miss, and give another try; for learn from the people around you and learn something new each day until your death; for create your own ideas from the world; for live and die; for love and hate; for victory and loose.

Just create your own path, not try to drive through it...

:moomba:
03-31-2006, 05:33 AM
Zeromus_X

Any of these could make me a Ra's al Ghul-esque leader who can finally try and wipe out all humanity, so it's a tough decision. Maybe if there were a 'Live forever in a kitty world' we could pick that. :P :cat:

Unlimited knowledge, with the specifications IMOM said, would be cool.

Wait, what am I saying?! Knowledge is power, I could figure out how to do the rest of those wishes with just that. And hate people even more, yeah, I'm going for knowledge here :cat:
04-03-2006, 06:12 PM
Avathar

Unlimited health. :/ That would come in handy^^
04-03-2006, 06:14 PM
Lost Number

Unlimited lifetime. I have no friends, so win-win!
04-03-2006, 07:39 PM
McLovin'

Would immortailty fit under unlimited lifetime? If so then I could do any stunt that I want and get a LOT of money for it without ever dying. Two birds with one stone. :)
04-03-2006, 07:49 PM
Dreddz

This is easy, Unlimited Money :D
I wouldnt want Unlimited Lifetime as Death is something I want to experience.
04-03-2006, 09:53 PM
Bowser

Endless house. I would discover new rooms every day! :excited:
04-03-2006, 09:56 PM
lovehurts

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Originally Posted by Kaped Koopa

Endless house. I would discover new rooms every day! :excited:

That sounds cool.
04-03-2006, 10:08 PM
fire_of_avalon

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Originally Posted by I'm my own MILF

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Originally Posted by fire_of_avalon

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Originally Posted by I'm my own MILF

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Originally Posted by fire_of_avalon

Unlimited root beer. Whenever I wanted a rootbeer, it would be right there.

That seems somewhat like asking for a sandwhich when you just saved the President's life...

What?

Well, I mean, I can understand - I'd sure love a wellspring of endless Mountain Dew - but when you could have so much more than a lot of a tasty liquid, it seems rather... strange to ask for just that. Like, you save the Prez's life, and don't ask for a medal or a monetary reward, just for a ham and cheese sammich. Tasty, sure, but... small. :p

Oh yeah, very small but it would be something I love and would be there whenever I needed it. :D
04-03-2006, 10:14 PM
Fuzakeru

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Originally Posted by Being Retarded

I would love an infinite number of SunChips, but then I would get fat :(

Harvest Chedder Sun Chips. T___T <33333 -eats a bag now-

I'd have -censors self- whenever I wanted. n_nV

Couldn't you just wish for infinite money to come in? o.o Then you can order maids ( in hot outfits of course ) bring you infinite rootbeer and sun chips and sammiches?

If I could have infinite money coming in I'd of course quit my job and then I'd travel all over seeing my friends from the RPG as well as a few from here or just host a huge EoFF on some cruise and pay for it all.
04-03-2006, 10:19 PM
lovehurts

My gifts and more gifts in addition.
04-03-2006, 10:39 PM
amratis

I'd choose to live forever I think. Why choose the other things when you can only enjoy them for a certain amount of time. If you had forever in which to do things, you could probably achieve alot over time.
04-03-2006, 10:41 PM
Avathar

Unlimited chocolate pudding:love:
04-03-2006, 11:02 PM
lovehurts

FRUIT!!!
04-04-2006, 12:33 AM
kikimm

An unlimited supply of ketchup. You have no idea how fast I go through that stuff. And I always run out at the WORST possible times, like right after I've made a bunch of hash browns. It sucks, man.

I never wanted to live forever before, but once in awhile it doesn't sound too bad. I don't know about that.
04-04-2006, 12:40 AM
agrudis

Unlimited rabbits and unlimited ammo ... no, joking ... I would freak with unlimited rabbits.

Probably unlimited lifetime ... and eternal youth, you know, ,I wouldn;'t wanna go old and wrinkly.
04-04-2006, 12:48 AM
Captain Maxx Power

Unlimited time. Once I have that I can pretty much get around to doing anything...eventually.
04-04-2006, 12:53 AM
Venom

Unlimited supply of Guitar picks.

I lose alot of them.
04-04-2006, 01:49 AM
Evastio

Unlimited supply of peace of mind.

If only that was possible...
04-04-2006, 03:18 AM
-N-

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Originally Posted by The Captain

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Originally Posted by Neel With A Hat

Unlimited limitations. :)
I'll take paradoxes for 800.

Do you mean UNlimitations?

Take care all.

No, no I don't. :p

And I love foa. :D