Just before death you are granted one truthful, understandable answer to one question. What would you want to know?

3 years ago by Mothra to c/asklemmy

Obviously a hypothetical scenario. There is no way to pass on the knowledge to anyone else. Time freezes for you only, and once you have your answer you are out of this world.

The question can allow you to see into the past, present and future and gain comprehension of any topic/issue. But it's only one question.

Edit: the point isn't "how to cheat death". You can't. Your body is frozen and there is nothing you can do with this knowledge other than knowing it, and die. So if you would rather be frozen in a limbo just thinking of numbers for eternity, be my guest.

Such a variety of replies, it's been really interesting to read them!

What would you want to know? Personally I'd want to see a timelapse or milestone glimpses of humanity's future until the end of Earth's existence (if we survive that long)

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vaselined 19 points 3 years ago

Did she ever love me?

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phoenixz 17 points 3 years ago

If you need to ask, then probably not. If she really did, you wouldn't have to ask, you'd know.

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Mango 5 points 3 years ago

Nah. The thing about this is that people who are insincere don't know how to act sincere. People who are sincere also don't know how to act sincere.

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brobocop 7 points 3 years ago

Aargh fuck

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