Hypothetical question

Spawn Guy · 08-29-2006, 06:38 PM

A doctor gives you a chance to take part in an experiment. You will loose your body, but your brain will be placed in a jar, in which you will experience a fantasy world that looks, sounds and feels real. Once entering this world, you will be completely unaware that you are in fact a floating brain in a jar*.
Nothing can disrupt the process and nothing can possibly go wrong that will endanger your brain. That's how you stay, totally part of your fantasy world, whatever it may be.

Only one thing stops the process: You.

Would you go for it? Would you not go for it?

*If only Stockman had been so lucky.

*gobo* · 08-29-2006, 07:07 PM

Random observation: What's up with this Vanilla Sky I'm seeing? How strange...

Back to hypothetical reality: It would obviously depend on the person's ability to live out their dreams in reality. So, if I won the lottery, that doctor can go inject himself. If I was blown to pieces for whater reason, please disregard my last statement.

*iris* · 08-29-2006, 07:12 PM

This does not appeal. I'm the type of person who lives inside her own head most of the time anyway.

'Sides, scientists are untrustworthy.

**Jo Dawn** · 08-29-2006, 07:25 PM

Well, let's see... I'm not sure. See, the thing is, the brain is a terrible weapon. If only YOU can self destruct yourself by a mere thought, how dangerous is that? In moments of depression or self-depression, a simple, mere thought could destroy you, by accident.

I'm not not sure if the fantasy is worth it, maybe.

I'll have to think on this a bit longer. But I don't like that ability to stop yourself with one little thought.

Quick question, though. If you 'stop' the whole process, what happens? Do you die? Can you go back to your actual body and the real world?

*That Matt Guy* · 08-29-2006, 07:33 PM

Nope, not happening.

Spawn Guy · 08-29-2006, 07:37 PM

Ok, maybe I should put down some ground rules. Think of the process as being in a dream; anything can happen and, since it all comes straight from your brain, it makes perfect sense. The process is also irreversible, so if you do go in there's no backing out.

Also, let's not turn this into a discussion of whether or not the perfect world exists, as that isn't the point. The point is you have a shot at a fantasy world, totally and utterly tailored to your whim that you may or may not choose by giving up your real life.

**Jo Dawn** · 08-29-2006, 08:34 PM

I can't believe I'm typing this, heh...

But I'd choose my real life. All in all, I'd rather live my real life than know that my happiness was fake in any way.

Anyway, remember... there is no 'good' without 'bad'. No 'happy' without 'sad'. Each without it's counter doesn't really exist, and you begin to lose the definition of each.

*gobo* · 08-29-2006, 08:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Spawn Guy

Ok, maybe I should put down some ground rules.

My answer was suitable, wasn't it? A "yes" or "no" was what you wanted to hear, and not a description of the fantasy world? I could go the extra mile for a gold star.

If it's not required, that's probably for the best. I already had it copywritten.

(I'm aware that's misspelled and all. That's why it's s'posed to be funny.)

Spoiler:

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Originally Posted by Jo Dawn

Anyway, remember... there is no 'good' without 'bad'. No 'happy' without 'sad'. Each without it's counter doesn't really exist, and you begin to lose the definition of each.

No 2K3 without FF??

*DrSpengler* · 08-29-2006, 08:53 PM

Can I masturbate?

*Katie* · 08-29-2006, 09:14 PM

wow....very Vanilla Sky indeed. (That movie disturbed me beyond my rational comprehension BTW)

So anyway.....my fantasy world, my dreams come true....or the one I have now. Not even a hard choice. I choose my real life and everything in it.

Spawn Guy · 08-29-2006, 09:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jo Dawn

I can't believe I'm typing this, heh...

But I'd choose my real life. All in all, I'd rather live my real life than know that my happiness was fake in any way.

But you won't. Once you go in, you won't know your a brain in a jar, you'll just be expereinceing your idea of Heaven.

*iris* · 08-29-2006, 09:31 PM

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Originally Posted by gobo

No 2K3 without FF??

*rewards gobo with a lollypop of evil*

*Raven* · 08-29-2006, 10:41 PM

good question, well it kind of takes me back to the whole deal of the matrix. Would I enjoy a world that is fake and never know it was fake?

I think over all I would laugh at the doctors face and ask him if he was on acid, then consider what he was saying then run off and kill some hobos.

Spawn Guy · 08-29-2006, 10:53 PM

Maybe instead of asking the question I should have revelled in the fact I was actually able to spell "Hypothetical".

Spawn Guy · 08-29-2006, 10:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DrSpengler

Can I masturbate?

I don't know, can you?

*DrSpengler* · 08-30-2006, 01:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Spawn Guy

I don't know, can you?

Is that a challenge? Cuz I'll ruin these pants if I have to.

Spawn Guy · 08-30-2006, 06:36 PM

The old low five, or clean pants...one of the hardest decisions a man will ever make.

08-29-2006, 06:38 PM	#1
Spawn Guy Mad Scientist Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Earth 616 Posts: 1,481	Hypothetical question A doctor gives you a chance to take part in an experiment. You will loose your body, but your brain will be placed in a jar, in which you will experience a fantasy world that looks, sounds and feels real. Once entering this world, you will be completely unaware that you are in fact a floating brain in a jar. Nothing can disrupt the process and nothing can possibly go wrong that will endanger your brain. That's how you stay, totally part of your fantasy world, whatever it may be. Only one thing stops the process: You. Would you go for it? Would you not go for it? If only Stockman had been so lucky. __________________ *THE TECHNODROME'S LITTLE YELLOW BOX LOVER* madpiratebunny (19:26:51): oh goodness, I've got an idea SpawnGuyThing (19:26:57): Do tell madpiratebunny (19:27:02): nononono madpiratebunny (19:27:05): no telling SpawnGuyThing (19:27:10): ... SpawnGuyThing (19:27:27): But I'm the imaginery friend you always wanted SpawnGuyThing (19:27:36): Your supposed to tell me everything

08-29-2006, 07:07 PM	#2
gobo Wacky Action Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: on Earth Posts: 12,784	Random observation: What's up with this Vanilla Sky I'm seeing? How strange... Back to hypothetical reality: It would obviously depend on the person's ability to live out their dreams in reality. So, if I won the lottery, that doctor can go inject himself. If I was blown to pieces for whater reason, please disregard my last statement. __________________ Live and let live... or go to hell.

08-29-2006, 07:12 PM	#3
iris moddy mod mod Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: finally escaped the lab Posts: 1,886	This does not appeal. I'm the type of person who lives inside her own head most of the time anyway. 'Sides, scientists are untrustworthy. __________________ Appeal to nobler motives. Like pie. [ life is at best bitter sweet ]

08-29-2006, 07:25 PM	#4
Jo Dawn Inactive Moderator Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Authority On All Things Don Posts: 5,190	Well, let's see... I'm not sure. See, the thing is, the brain is a terrible weapon. If only YOU can self destruct yourself by a mere thought, how dangerous is that? In moments of depression or self-depression, a simple, mere thought could destroy you, by accident. I'm not not sure if the fantasy is worth it, maybe. I'll have to think on this a bit longer. But I don't like that ability to stop yourself with one little thought. Quick question, though. If you 'stop' the whole process, what happens? Do you die? Can you go back to your actual body and the real world? __________________

08-29-2006, 07:37 PM	#6
Spawn Guy Mad Scientist Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Earth 616 Posts: 1,481	Ok, maybe I should put down some ground rules. Think of the process as being in a dream; anything can happen and, since it all comes straight from your brain, it makes perfect sense. The process is also irreversible, so if you do go in there's no backing out. Also, let's not turn this into a discussion of whether or not the perfect world exists, as that isn't the point. The point is you have a shot at a fantasy world, totally and utterly tailored to your whim that you may or may not choose by giving up your real life. __________________ *THE TECHNODROME'S LITTLE YELLOW BOX LOVER* madpiratebunny (19:26:51): oh goodness, I've got an idea SpawnGuyThing (19:26:57): Do tell madpiratebunny (19:27:02): nononono madpiratebunny (19:27:05): no telling SpawnGuyThing (19:27:10): ... SpawnGuyThing (19:27:27): But I'm the imaginery friend you always wanted SpawnGuyThing (19:27:36): Your supposed to tell me everything

08-29-2006, 07:33 PM	#5
That Matt Guy Honey Bunches Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Lone Star State Posts: 5,840	Nope, not happening.

08-29-2006, 08:34 PM	#7
Jo Dawn Inactive Moderator Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Authority On All Things Don Posts: 5,190	I can't believe I'm typing this, heh... But I'd choose my real life. All in all, I'd rather live my real life than know that my happiness was fake in any way. Anyway, remember... there is no 'good' without 'bad'. No 'happy' without 'sad'. Each without it's counter doesn't really exist, and you begin to lose the definition of each. __________________

08-29-2006, 08:53 PM	#9
DrSpengler Foot Elite Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 4,842	Can I masturbate?

08-29-2006, 09:14 PM	#10
Katie Just...way too serious. Join Date: May 2005 Location: purgatory Posts: 3,519	wow....very Vanilla Sky indeed. (That movie disturbed me beyond my rational comprehension BTW) So anyway.....my fantasy world, my dreams come true....or the one I have now. Not even a hard choice. I choose my real life and everything in it. __________________ THE WORLD IS JUST AWESOME

08-29-2006, 10:41 PM	#13
Raven follower of Jesus Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 6,212	good question, well it kind of takes me back to the whole deal of the matrix. Would I enjoy a world that is fake and never know it was fake? I think over all I would laugh at the doctors face and ask him if he was on acid, then consider what he was saying then run off and kill some hobos. __________________ TMNT Future Despair Deviant Offical Ultimate Ninja Turtles Site! Last edited by Raven; 08-29-2006 at 10:58 PM.

08-29-2006, 10:53 PM	#14
Spawn Guy Mad Scientist Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Earth 616 Posts: 1,481	Maybe instead of asking the question I should have revelled in the fact I was actually able to spell "Hypothetical". __________________ *THE TECHNODROME'S LITTLE YELLOW BOX LOVER* madpiratebunny (19:26:51): oh goodness, I've got an idea SpawnGuyThing (19:26:57): Do tell madpiratebunny (19:27:02): nononono madpiratebunny (19:27:05): no telling SpawnGuyThing (19:27:10): ... SpawnGuyThing (19:27:27): But I'm the imaginery friend you always wanted SpawnGuyThing (19:27:36): Your supposed to tell me everything

08-30-2006, 06:36 PM	#17
Spawn Guy Mad Scientist Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Earth 616 Posts: 1,481	The old low five, or clean pants...one of the hardest decisions a man will ever make. __________________ *THE TECHNODROME'S LITTLE YELLOW BOX LOVER* madpiratebunny (19:26:51): oh goodness, I've got an idea SpawnGuyThing (19:26:57): Do tell madpiratebunny (19:27:02): nononono madpiratebunny (19:27:05): no telling SpawnGuyThing (19:27:10): ... SpawnGuyThing (19:27:27): But I'm the imaginery friend you always wanted SpawnGuyThing (19:27:36): Your supposed to tell me everything