Spin-off discussion. The insanity that would be the world if YOU were god. Armies of Kenshiro headsploding horrible, tentacled, furries. Mechs punching each other in the face 24/7. The sun just a series of disco lights. All night looong.
If I had power over creation: All fabulous Diva/Drag Queen-esque clothes would be the most comfortable clothes. The world would run similarly to the Odonian society in The Dispossessed (except not on a barren moon). Humans would be able to change their shape at will (Man-Bear-Pig, why the heck not?). Chocolate would be a high-fiber, low calorie miracle food that provided all necessary nutrients. Etc.
Actually, being something more of an avatar or someone like Jesus who has fewer powers but isn't overwhelmed with the power of a god would be better. You see problems in front of you and you can solve them. Its like the whole "If you can do anything, it's really hard to think up what to do.".
Actually, being something more of an avatar or someone like Jesus who has fewer powers but isn't overwhelmed with the power of a god would be better. You see problems in front of you and you can solve them. Its like the whole "If you can do anything, it's really hard to think up what to do.".
Look at the details, pull back to the big, picture and then go back to the details to change what must be changed. It isn't hard to take in the big picture if you are all powerful and aware of how the entire system works together (which an all powerful God could).
Actually, being something more of an avatar or someone like Jesus who has fewer powers but isn't overwhelmed with the power of a god would be better. You see problems in front of you and you can solve them. Its like the whole "If you can do anything, it's really hard to think up what to do.".
Infinite boredom, basically. This is pretty much bound to come around at some point of an eternal life no matter what you can do.
You would need the brain of a god to comprehend the entire universe in order to decide what direction to go in. Problem is that you would become so radically different as a result.*Unending philosophical tangent forming..*
Actually, being something more of an avatar or someone like Jesus who has fewer powers but isn't overwhelmed with the power of a god would be better. You see problems in front of you and you can solve them. Its like the whole "If you can do anything, it's really hard to think up what to do.".
Infinite boredom, basically. This is pretty much bound to come around at some point of an eternal life no matter what you can do.
Again, if you are all powerful, you could do literally anything. Boredom would not really be possible except as an active choice as you would have limitless facilities and abilities.
You would need the brain of a god to comprehend the entire universe in order to decide what direction to go in. Problem is that you would become so radically different as a result.*Deep philosophy warning..*
I would greet a doctor in the middle of the street, of course I would know he (or she) is a doctor and I would explain to them that in 10 seconds I would drop on the floor with [insert injury] and would have to be operated immediately. I would then wish the doctor good luck and proceed to drop on the floor with [insert injury]. These sudden mind fucks could happen to you, don't go into medicine.
I would greet a doctor in the middle of the street, of course I would know he (or she) is a doctor and I would explain to them that in 10 seconds I would drop on the floor with [insert injury] and would have to be operated immediately. I would then wish the doctor good luck and proceed to drop on the floor with [insert injury]. These sudden mind fucks could happen to you, don't go into medicine.
Thus eradicating the medical profession or creating some really callous doctors.
As a child I wanted to do all kinds of things. Once I considered becoming an airline pilot. Once I thought about being a journalist. At age 14 I decided to become some kind of actor/musician and do things in theaters, so made sure to do a performing arts GCSE. Then I did a performing arts GNVQ, then got a degree in music production. After a few years in a "real" job I finally got to do my thing. Like others here, what I really wanted to do is very similar to what I do now.
Being God, I'd split time into many different lines, then change one thing in each. Except a set that I'd leave as a control group. Then I'd see what would play out differently. Things I'd change in certain timelines: - Make human powered flight possible. - Gift true AI to the world. - Perform some miracles (answer prayers, strike down sinners, etc) - Alien signals from outer space. - Massive disease. - Remove all Christians. - Remove all dolphins. - Make time travel possible. - Crash the moon into the sun.
Wait... I think I need to become an author who writes derivative science fiction novels.
This question has always depressed me whenever it's asked... I've never actually wanted to be anything. Lately I've thought that seriously pursuing a career in professional Muay Thai might be something I'd like to do, but I'm not quite sure about it.
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All fabulous Diva/Drag Queen-esque clothes would be the most comfortable clothes. The world would run similarly to the Odonian society in The Dispossessed (except not on a barren moon). Humans would be able to change their shape at will (Man-Bear-Pig, why the heck not?). Chocolate would be a high-fiber, low calorie miracle food that provided all necessary nutrients. Etc.
Nothing would exist. I'm just too lazy.
Being God, I'd split time into many different lines, then change one thing in each. Except a set that I'd leave as a control group. Then I'd see what would play out differently. Things I'd change in certain timelines:
- Make human powered flight possible.
- Gift true AI to the world.
- Perform some miracles (answer prayers, strike down sinners, etc)
- Alien signals from outer space.
- Massive disease.
- Remove all Christians.
- Remove all dolphins.
- Make time travel possible.
- Crash the moon into the sun.
Wait... I think I need to become an author who writes derivative science fiction novels.