No. Regardless of whether or not souls exist, I wouldn't go for total knowledge for two reasons:
Part of what I like about life is the joy of discovery and the bliss of ignorance. I actually enjoy delving into absurdity. A predictable, complete world would be less fun.
Secondly, I am often disturbed by the little extra insights into the nature of things that I sometimes have. Even if I was aware of all things, there's no way I could stop time and right all wrongs, even for those unlucky few that I actually care about.
Absolute knowledge would likely bring an all-powerful existential depression in the face of my own impotence. Or, if possible, it would awaken a desire to use my knowledge to increase the universal chaos factor.
On the other hand, if I were to pick between me getting all the knowledge of the universe versus anyone else, I'd pick me. I can't think of a single person who I'd actually trust with such an ability.
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05-02-2007, 02:30 PM #11
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05-02-2007, 03:14 PM #12
Why? Are there any takers?
I wouldn't sell my soul (assuming we have souls) for all knowledge in general. I would, however, sell my soul for all of the knowledge that we (as humans) already have. I would be able to use that knowledge to learn more and make new discoveries. Then I wouldn't be bored because I would be finding out more and more.
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05-02-2007, 05:03 PM #13
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05-02-2007, 05:35 PM #14
anyone else have the song in their head?
Oh! Well I never! Was there ever
A cat so clever as magical Mr. MistoffeleesWho rises in the morning, looks in the mirror and says, "I think I will do something stupid today?" -- James HollisIf people never did silly things nothing intelligent would ever get done. -- Ludwig WittgensteinWhaling is illegal in Oklahoma.
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05-05-2007, 06:34 PM #15
Why sell your soul for something you already have?
Anyone can tap into it.
The illusion, is that you can't.Are the socks in your drawer diverse enough?
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05-06-2007, 02:11 AM #16
No, but maybe it is my fear of not knowing what would be left in life to pursue if I knew everything.
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05-06-2007, 07:12 AM #17
I would give up an eye and hang on a tree dead for 9 days...
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05-06-2007, 09:12 AM #18
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05-09-2007, 06:17 PM #19
Yes.
I would assume that in gaining all knowledge, I learned how to steal my soul back. If not, I would be pissed, but at least I would know the best methods of attaining my revenge.
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05-09-2007, 09:25 PM #20
No. I wallow in uncertainty...
"I determined nothing."
-Sceptical expression