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submitted 7 months ago* (last edited 7 months ago) by Mothra@mander.xyz to c/asklemmy@lemmy.ml

Obviously a hypothetical scenario. There is no way to pass on the knowledge to anyone else. Time freezes for you only, and once you have your answer you are out of this world.

The question can allow you to see into the past, present and future and gain comprehension of any topic/issue. But it's only one question.

Edit: the point isn't "how to cheat death". You can't. Your body is frozen and there is nothing you can do with this knowledge other than knowing it, and die. So if you would rather be frozen in a limbo just thinking of numbers for eternity, be my guest.

Such a variety of replies, it's been really interesting to read them!

What would you want to know? Personally I'd want to see a timelapse or milestone glimpses of humanity's future until the end of Earth's existence (if we survive that long)

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[-] BreakDecks@lemmy.ml 16 points 7 months ago

Personally I'd want to see a timelapse or milestone glimpses of humanity's future until the end of Earth's existence (if we survive that long)

I'd ask for the same thing, but not a glimpse, I'd ask for an immersive first person view, and not a timelapse, I'd want to see it in realtime.

And just like that, I'd be reborn.

[-] Mothra@mander.xyz 2 points 7 months ago

You'd have no agency though. You'd be a passenger in someone else's mind, unable to communicate or intervene. I understand the appeal but personally, without agency I'd be bored quickly. I'd rather satisfy my curiosity in a shorter timeframe and be gone.

[-] NotMyOldRedditName@lemmy.world 0 points 7 months ago

Jan 1st 2024 pic 1 of house

Jan 1st 2199 pic 2 of same house

Jan 1st 7019 pic 3 of same house on a piece of earth's crust shatterd by by the destruction of earth.

Hope you enjoyed your time-lapse!

[-] LordGimp@lemm.ee 1 points 7 months ago

Silly mortal, the earth ends in 2036 with the impact of Apophis. You can have the first one

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