Typically, in the past I'd have either picked teleportation (I need to be there in fifteen minutes; cool, I have time for a quick nap) or the ability to slow time with regard to myself. ("My 'regimine"'for the hundred meter dash involves large amounts of donuts, Bob, why do you ask?")
These days, I'd be more likely to choose immortality. Been feeling mortal, lately. Better yet would be the ability to grant anyone I chose, including myself, another hundred years of life in perfect health. Then if life grew tiresome, I or others I touched could choose to die if they chose.
A terrific power that came up in similar discussion from my wife was the ability to turn anyone into a true believer in the religion of your choice. (Ahmadinejad? You're now a Quaker. Time to renounce violence. Bin Laden? You're Jewish. Donald Trump? You're a Zen Buddhist.)
These days, I'd be more likely to choose immortality. Been feeling mortal, lately. Better yet would be the ability to grant anyone I chose, including myself, another hundred years of life in perfect health. Then if life grew tiresome, I or others I touched could choose to die if they chose.
A terrific power that came up in similar discussion from my wife was the ability to turn anyone into a true believer in the religion of your choice. (Ahmadinejad? You're now a Quaker. Time to renounce violence. Bin Laden? You're Jewish. Donald Trump? You're a Zen Buddhist.)