Mephistopheles?

[Rhu]

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.

[fissionesque]

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.

[hereandnow]

Show me a soul and I'll sell it.

[rivercrow]

anyone else have the song in their head?

Oh! Well I never! Was there ever
A cat so clever as magical Mr. Mistoffelees

[Jaguar]

Why sell your soul for something you already have?
Anyone can tap into it.
The illusion, is that you can't.

[logan235711]

No, but maybe it is my fear of not knowing what would be left in life to pursue if I knew everything.

[sundowning]

I would give up an eye and hang on a tree dead for 9 days...

[reason]

Would you sell your souls for knowledge of the universe?

Perhaps, though when I inevitably got bored with knowing everything, then I'd sell it to someone else for their soul.

[Metamorphosis]

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.

[Beyonder]

No. I wallow in uncertainty...