A question I saw elsewhere online today...
If you had a time machine and could travel back to the night you were conceived and prevent it happening, would you?
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That's called the Grandfather Paradox. The answer is no, even if someone answers yes. The reason is that if you were able to prevent your own conception you therefore wouldn't exist to grow up and use a time machine to go back in time and prevent your conception, because there never would have been a you to begin with.
Kafirah
Level 8
Feb 21, 2019
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I'd be in horror witnessing the backseat passion but I'd certainly encourage them on. I love my life!
ElusiveMoby
Level 7
Feb 21, 2019
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Nah. For one, my folks were the planned family type, so they would have kept trying for another sprog. No net reduction in environmental impact, and someone else would get my butthead dad inflicted on them. Seems unfair.
Plus, though life is pretty unrelenting right now, I've experienced some magnificent shit in my time. On balance, I'm one lucky dude.
MrBeelzeebubbles
Level 7
Feb 21, 2019
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@PalacinkyPDX you may have something of a point. I was certainly the family lightning rod for his anger, but he was pretty vicious to my siblings.
Even so, some absolutely gorgeous ladies have let me kiss them on the boobs. And for that, I am eternally grateful.
So the answer is still... nah.
@MrBeelzeebubbles kissing boobs really is one of the the best things in life.
@Minta79 it truly is.
My life ain't great, I'm not that special, and I'm not a gift to humanity or anyone else except for the three amazing young women that I gave birth to and the children that they have produced. I know I have made a difference, and I humbly think it has been to the benefit of at least a few people. I will go to the grave knowing my life such as it is has been worthwhile and no one will ever convince me otherwise.
HippieChick58
Level 9
Feb 21, 2019
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yes, i've had some wild times, some good times & bad times but i'd do it to prevent my kids, grandkids from having to somehow cope with the worsening times, that i see ahead of them.
callmedubious
Level 8
Feb 21, 2019
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No, I wouldn't wanna alter my existence just certain things in my life which is a whole different Subject
ScienceBill72
Level 7
Feb 21, 2019
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Yes - quite like life, but would want different parents
ShadowAmicus
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Feb 21, 2019
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