What if I could answer any question...
 

Thought question:

Let's say that I know everything (which is obviously not true or even close to true, so no PMs:D). You could ask me any question and I could tell you the truth. However, by doing so, I will destroy your previous thoughts regarding the answer and will cause you much stress. But you would know the truth. Would you still want to know the answer or live your life thinking what you want about the situation? Basically it boils down to, is ignorance truly bliss or will the truth set you free?

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Give me the red pill

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Not sure if I would or not.

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One must never fear the truth.

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I think the best party of life is not knowing everything and finding things out for yourself...I would pass!

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Two questions -

1. - Would everyone know you can do this?

2. - Would you also know sports scores/outcomes in advance?



:ss


Ron

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I think it would depend on the question...

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:tpd:

Regardless I need to know everything

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Ignorance is bliss ;)

I stay out of 1492 threads for a reason.

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Ignorance is only bliss to those who are no longer ignorant.

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Great answer - I'm with ya'.
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In response to Thrak, the question is whatever you want it to be. I figured I wouldn't be able to nail down one question for everyone. So it could be the meaning of life, origin of life, what life could have been like with a different woman, if you should have bought that box of cigars, etc.

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Aristotle said that general questions can only have general answers. "Truth" is seldom absolute as our perspective colors it as we need be.

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So the scenario is: You know the truthful answer to any question I might ask you. I am supposed to decide if there is anything I would absolutely want to know. Right?

Yes, I would ask you something.

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Here's my question: What's the one thing I need to know to live a happy life?

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I would not want to know the truth. I am happier with my justifications most of the time.

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Can I have what's behind curtain number 3? :ss

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Can we only ask one question?
If so, I guess I'm screwed for asking that.:rolleyes:

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Wait, I thought you already knew the answer...
:2

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I do, but I figured I'd play along with the fantasy of free will just for fun.:ss