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Originally Posted by JimOfferman  I didn't say that my life is boring, I just said that the concept of living forever (as in a million years) doesn't entice me. Let me rephrase... my stance is that my life is more interesting precisely because it is relatively short. If I'd have all of eternity ahead of me, that'd just be too many reasons to procrastinate.
If I'd live forever, my choices would loose all of their meaning and power. Instead of carefully picking which books I devote my precious time to, I'd have the time to read them all. Gone is the satisfaction of reading that exceptionally well written novel I chanced upon in the one bookstore I hardly ever visit...
Eternal life would also rob me of the honor of being remembered. Again, the notion of leaving some kind of legacy (big or small) is a great motivator for me.
Jim. |
I am pretty sure you can be remembered without being dead. Hell, you can walk out of the room and the people remaining could remember what you have just said, or just done. Being remembered has nothing to do with death.
I do see your point about procrastination, and thats a valid argument. You might just not be suited for immortality. and there is nothing wrong with that.
I do not agree with choice losing meaning and power, we live to be 60 yrs, that doesnt mean choices we make now dont have any meaning or power simply because we have X amount of time left. Meaning and power holds relevance only in the current timeframe no matter where along the timeline it may occur, nor does it matter how long the timeline might be. Choices are still choices, 'what to do today' is still a question everyone has no matter if they are 5 years old, 50 years old or 500 years old.
I prefer to read the books that i like, and then if i have time to read them again. even with immortality i would still be reading the books i like, and hopefully finding more great books to add to my list.
Jim, you and i have very different outlooks on this subject. I look forward to hearing more from your point of view.
ps. i need to watch more cowboy bepop. i have enjoyed what i have seen so far.