A question for you, escapists.

[Cavouku]

It's not so much the guilt of killing five people, but the sheer laziness of having a button grant you perfection.

It's like buying a perfectly built birdhouse. It's not worth shit, because I bought it. Even if the birdhouse I make is a thousand times shittier, it feels so much more right.

...I know this is just me being an asshole, but: that's the same line of thinking that makes me value sobriety so much.

EDIT: In fact, not even if it would grant me the tools or funds necessary to make the whole world a better place. If I decide I want to be a revolutionary of some sort and try and bring aid to the less fortunate, I'm doing it through my own means, not the magic button, even if there were no consequences. It's just... not right to be granted that gift on a whim.

 

[Orcus The Ultimate]

Now, I would love to say that I wouldn't. I would love to say that I'm compassionate enough to care for these people I will never meet. But I'm not. My life, taken care of, instantly? Money, fame, a big house, extravagant food, but no consquences to stuffing my gob? Sign me up, daddy-o! I would feel guilty, sure, but guilt doesn't cut it. I'm just being honest.

isn't that what Advertisers, the Music Industry, the Movie Industry, the US American Dream actually defends ?

 

[Orcus The Ultimate]

On my behalf,

No i wouldn't, i like my imperfections.

 

[Jodah]

Can I press it twice just for kicks?

 

[furmaster3000]

The only question that remains now, how best to automate said button.
Or maybe some kind of remote system, so at least I could use it from a distance, cause it's gonna be a drag sitting beside a button all day, or else walk for it everytime I get a whim.


PS On second though, I wouldn't have to walk to it everytime. The second time around or so, it'll spawn a luxurious litter, with a dozen or so female companions to carry me and said button every where I want.

PPS If I push the button can I chance it into a remote ?

 

[WaywardHaymaker]

This immediately came to mind when I saw this. But I'd use the magic button if I was in the mood.

 

[OpticalJunction]

No. From a non-dual perspective those 5 others ARE me, so I'd just be killing myself 5 times over.

 

[DarkRyter]

I don't know.

I hope I never know.

 

[retyopy]

No. From a non-dual perspective those 5 others ARE me, so I'd just be killing myself 5 times over.

Explain, please, because the only way this could make sense to me is if you were reffering to a creepypasta. A very good creepypasta. I think I'll link it.

http://creepypasta.wikia.com/wiki/An_Egg

 

[Bravo 21]

this reminds me of a discussion i had once. My solution, take apart the button and figure out how it works. barring that, no i would not push the button.

 

[retyopy]

this reminds me of a discussion i had once. My solution, take apart the button and figure out how it works. barring that, no i would not push the button.

If you take it apart, you find nothing but a dead bunny and a note saying, "nice try."

 

[Irriduccibilli]

This all reminds me of a Rooster Teeth short.

IF the embedded video does not work, use this
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WBNOXYlYswA&list=SL&feature=sh_e_se

 

[Eccentric Lich]

I'd definitely do it. I'd use it to make things better for myself and people who I care about. I figure that improving enough other lives would make up for it.

But even if I could only use the button to help myself, I'd still do it.

 

[CrawlingPastaHellion]

Starts to sound a bit like that terrible movie with Cameron Diaz and Jim Marsden... "The Box" was its name.

When the moment comes... we shall see if I would do such a thing or not.

 

[socialmenace42]

My grandfather lived a long and healthy life. He died at the age of 94, he still drove a car. A mercades at that. Had his own house, a lucrative pension and everythig he needed, and wanted even. No one had to nurse him, he was healthy until the very end.

One day he tripped and fell down the stairs, breaking his hip. He was taken to hospital and died during the night. No medical reason. He just went. The evening before that he had told my dad, his youngest son, this:

"don't get as old as me. It's realy boring"

I suppose what I'm trying to say is that eternal youth and health may sound appealing, but at the end of the day when all's said and done, I don't think it's worth killing five innocent people over, especially if you have it first hand from someone who has been there (almost) that It's not what you want.

I honestly want to live my life (and end it) based on the consequences of my actions and on however luck may see fit. And believe me, I know about the appauling state you can end up in at old age (I'm a nurse)

Would i kill people to avoid that?

Still No.

 

[guidance]

If I can get all that instantly than life is boring and pointless. I will enjoy what I will do to get their and people will not have to die when I do get their so nope, no button pressing for me.

 

[SidingWithTheEnemy]

I don't care about the riches and stuff, just let ME pick the 5 people that are going to suffer horribly and die a most gruesome death and we have deal! I would probably only kill 4 and leave the last one out as backup plan so others might be intimidated enough not to annoy me further.

 

[Aizsaule]

if you'd press the button you are evil.
that's about as complicated as it gets with this question.

 

[Mausthemighty]

I would press that button without second thought. There are so many people on earth! Five less won't make much of a difference. Oh and I wouldn't mind if I could choose the victims myself.
And besides: Valar morghulis. All men must die.

 

[Harlief]

I believe this is called capitalism. And chances are, everyone of us who owns a computer or bought electronic good has pressed this button several times.