| Would you choose a perfect virtual life over a real one, with all its problems? 19:59 - Apr 29 with 1134 views | BrixtonBlue |
Not a particularly new concept, but if you could get into a machine tomorrow and live the perfect life - no pain, no hardship, the ability to do whatever you wanted - in exchange for your real life, would you take it?
Once in the machine your real life is forgotten and your senses are just fed everything, so you experience it as if it's real. Any family members are there, if you want... but they're not your real family, you've said goodbye to them. You live out the rest of your days in absolute bliss. No money worries. No stress. Everyone loves each other. Maybe you can fly, if that's what you choose.
However, none of it's real. You leave behind your real life, real family and friends. That's the trade off.
Do you get in the machine? |  |
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| Would you choose a perfect virtual life over a real one, with all its problems? on 20:02 - Apr 29 with 1106 views | NewcyBlue |
No. My pain has made me who I am. |  |
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| Would you choose a perfect virtual life over a real one, with all its problems? on 20:51 - Apr 29 with 1064 views | BrianTablet |
| Would you choose a perfect virtual life over a real one, with all its problems? on 20:02 - Apr 29 by NewcyBlue |
No. My pain has made me who I am. |
said the famous French baker. [Post edited 29 Apr 2020 20:51]
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| Would you choose a perfect virtual life over a real one, with all its problems? on 21:02 - Apr 29 with 1046 views | factual_blue |
What if your real life is perfect? |  |
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| Would you choose a perfect virtual life over a real one, with all its problems? on 21:13 - Apr 29 with 1032 views | NewcyBlue |
| Would you choose a perfect virtual life over a real one, with all its problems? on 21:02 - Apr 29 by factual_blue |
What if your real life is perfect? |
Congrats on the baby, Boris. | |
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| Would you choose a perfect virtual life over a real one, with all its problems? on 21:41 - Apr 29 with 1011 views | monytowbray |
Might as well. We’re already in a simulation. |  |
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| Would you choose a perfect virtual life over a real one, with all its problems? on 21:54 - Apr 29 with 1000 views | factual_blue |
| Would you choose a perfect virtual life over a real one, with all its problems? on 21:41 - Apr 29 by monytowbray |
Might as well. We’re already in a simulation. |
Ah, that's just what the mice who are running the simulation want you to think. | |
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| Would you choose a perfect virtual life over a real one, with all its problems? on 22:20 - Apr 29 with 977 views | BrixtonBlue |
| Would you choose a perfect virtual life over a real one, with all its problems? on 21:02 - Apr 29 by factual_blue |
What if your real life is perfect? |
Who has the perfect life? | |
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| Would you choose a perfect virtual life over a real one, with all its problems? on 22:29 - Apr 29 with 968 views | Mr_J |
I'd do it 100%. |  | | |
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| Would you choose a perfect virtual life over a real one, with all its problems? on 22:41 - Apr 29 with 955 views | monytowbray |
| Would you choose a perfect virtual life over a real one, with all its problems? on 22:20 - Apr 29 by BrixtonBlue |
Who has the perfect life? |
Those who have fooled themselves into thinking they’re not being shat on by people with more money than them because they managed to get enough of a slice of the pie to make it tolerable. | |
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| Would you choose a perfect virtual life over a real one, with all its problems? on 23:06 - Apr 29 with 937 views | factual_blue |
| Would you choose a perfect virtual life over a real one, with all its problems? on 22:20 - Apr 29 by BrixtonBlue |
Who has the perfect life? |
I don't see how mine could be better. | |
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| Would you choose a perfect virtual life over a real one, with all its problems? on 07:20 - Apr 30 with 832 views | Libero |
| Would you choose a perfect virtual life over a real one, with all its problems? on 22:20 - Apr 29 by BrixtonBlue |
Who has the perfect life? |
I’m not sure any one does but I’m also not sure that any one should be reaching for “perfection”
In the past I’ve put a lot of pressure on myself achieving X, earning Y in the hope of hitting some level of life that apparently will leave me more fulfilled, however usually this pressure would make the pursuit of this unbearable and even the moments of achievement and celebration muted as the moment the goal was achieved I’d be looking at the next target.
In reality I’d say the “perfect” life is one where you enjoy good health, can pay your bills, put food on the table, have meaningful and engaging work and the freedom to spend time with family and friends on a regular basis.
I’m sure we would all like to be paid a bit more but most would trade a fair wedge of cash for the above. [Post edited 30 Apr 2020 7:21]
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| Would you choose a perfect virtual life over a real one, with all its problems? on 07:23 - Apr 30 with 826 views | monytowbray |
| Would you choose a perfect virtual life over a real one, with all its problems? on 23:06 - Apr 29 by factual_blue |
I don't see how mine could be better. |
You’ve been supporting ITFC for the last 18 years... | |
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| Would you choose a perfect virtual life over a real one, with all its problems? on 23:37 - May 1 with 728 views | J2BLUE |
My initial reaction was yes. Then I thought about saying goodbye to family and even though they would be there in the simulation it wouldn't be real.
You could have it all, but it wouldn't be real. I think in the end i'd have to say no. Then i'd spend the rest of my life cursing myself despite knowing it was the right choice.
The chance to write the script to your own life though...would be pretty cool. |  |
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| Would you choose a perfect virtual life over a real one, with all its problems? on 23:51 - May 1 with 719 views | SpruceMoose |
| Would you choose a perfect virtual life over a real one, with all its problems? on 23:37 - May 1 by J2BLUE |
My initial reaction was yes. Then I thought about saying goodbye to family and even though they would be there in the simulation it wouldn't be real.
You could have it all, but it wouldn't be real. I think in the end i'd have to say no. Then i'd spend the rest of my life cursing myself despite knowing it was the right choice.
The chance to write the script to your own life though...would be pretty cool. |
It must suck knowing that I'm the one writing the script for your life I guess. |  |
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| Would you choose a perfect virtual life over a real one, with all its problems? on 23:55 - May 1 with 716 views | J2BLUE |
| Would you choose a perfect virtual life over a real one, with all its problems? on 23:51 - May 1 by SpruceMoose |
It must suck knowing that I'm the one writing the script for your life I guess. |
Now I know who to blame. | |
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| Would you choose a perfect virtual life over a real one, with all its problems? on 00:25 - May 2 with 696 views | SpruceMoose |
| Would you choose a perfect virtual life over a real one, with all its problems? on 23:55 - May 1 by J2BLUE |
Now I know who to blame. |
Just be glad I didn't give you a super micro penis. | |
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| Would you choose a perfect virtual life over a real one, with all its problems? on 12:20 - May 2 with 630 views | J2BLUE |
| Would you choose a perfect virtual life over a real one, with all its problems? on 00:25 - May 2 by SpruceMoose |
Just be glad I didn't give you a super micro penis. |
Wait...you didn't? | |
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| Would you choose a perfect virtual life over a real one, with all its problems? on 13:39 - May 2 with 608 views | BrixtonBlue |
| Would you choose a perfect virtual life over a real one, with all its problems? on 23:37 - May 1 by J2BLUE |
My initial reaction was yes. Then I thought about saying goodbye to family and even though they would be there in the simulation it wouldn't be real.
You could have it all, but it wouldn't be real. I think in the end i'd have to say no. Then i'd spend the rest of my life cursing myself despite knowing it was the right choice.
The chance to write the script to your own life though...would be pretty cool. |
A good answer J2 and I'm inclined to agree. | |
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| Would you choose a perfect virtual life over a real one, with all its problems? on 16:32 - May 2 with 580 views | J2BLUE |
| Would you choose a perfect virtual life over a real one, with all its problems? on 13:39 - May 2 by BrixtonBlue |
A good answer J2 and I'm inclined to agree. |
This question is bothering me. I think I once asked on here who would choose to live in the Matrix if they could design their own life.
I keep trying to convince myself it's the obvious choice but the gut feeling is not to do it.
Clearly I have way too much time on my hands... | |
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| Would you choose a perfect virtual life over a real one, with all its problems? on 17:41 - May 2 with 561 views | BrixtonBlue |
| Would you choose a perfect virtual life over a real one, with all its problems? on 16:32 - May 2 by J2BLUE |
This question is bothering me. I think I once asked on here who would choose to live in the Matrix if they could design their own life.
I keep trying to convince myself it's the obvious choice but the gut feeling is not to do it.
Clearly I have way too much time on my hands... |
I can understand the temptation to live in a perfect virtual world, especially if your real world isn't so great at the time you're being asked. But the sh!t you have to deal with is what makes you stronger, and what makes the successes so great when they come.
Without the dark you're not going to fully appreciate the light. Much like supporting ITFC. | |
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