I’m reminded of the Star Trek TNG episode “Tapestry” - where Picard gets to make different choices from his youth again. His life did not turn out the same because he did not make the errors of his youth, which he learned from and that helped form his personality.
Not quite the same but interesting...
'veritas non verba magistri'
June 19, 2020, 01:58 PM
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quote:
Originally posted by Dzozer: I’m reminded of the Star Trek TNG episode “Tapestry” -.
Was thinking about this episode just now.
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June 19, 2020, 01:59 PM
GT-40DOC
I would certainly like a do-over knowing what I know now. I believe that I could avoid some of the stupid mistakes that I have made in life. But mostly, I would stop to smell the roses along the way. Many folks that are truly driven to a goal just never look up until one day, and they realize that they are old. What happened to the younger years, and what all did I miss doing things this way?? Oh well, we all can wish!!
June 19, 2020, 02:03 PM
6guns
Like sigfreund said, I really can't complain about my life; I feel very fortunate, however there are some things I'd do differently given the chance.
And at this point in my life, I can say I'd like to add additional healthy years to the "estimated" end.
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June 19, 2020, 02:05 PM
parabellum
I'm not talking about any particular individual. I'm talking about the Human race as a whole. Saying "I've had a good life" misses the point.
Think about the groundwork which could have been laid by all the generations who have come before this one. Think what kind of world this might have been, had humans the opportunity to get it right the second time around.
June 19, 2020, 02:10 PM
mark60
Sort of like if mankind knew his history he might be able to change his future for the better?
June 19, 2020, 02:11 PM
Lord Vaalic
You could grow up right with your mom or dad. You on your first time and them on their second go around.
Don't weep for the stupid, or you will be crying all day
June 19, 2020, 02:13 PM
parabellum
quote:
Originally posted by mark60: Sort of like if mankind knew his history he might be able to change his future for the better?
If indiviuals knew themselves.
June 19, 2020, 02:20 PM
bendable
our inability to utilize what we have learned from the past experience's has brought us to this place, where we are at now as a society.
learning isn't the problem, making the choice to utilize, that seems to be the problem.
Safety, Situational Awareness and proficiency.
Neck Ties, Hats and ammo brass, Never ,ever touch'em w/o asking first
June 19, 2020, 02:30 PM
Fed161
There was a recent thread about the worst decision you ever made. Plenty of responses. If I could go back for a do over and avoid some of the mistakes I made, I would have had an easier time of it. And avoided some pain. As I look back on it, most of the mistakes I made were things I didn't do (and should have), rather that things I did and regretted.
The one thing I did do that I regret is this. I actually never had a drinking problem, and in fact have been intoxicated maybe 4 or 5 times in my life total. But in my twenties I spent a lot of times in bars looking for something that was never there. For me every minute of it was a waste.
June 19, 2020, 02:30 PM
mark60
Pretty deep and thought provoking for a Friday.
June 19, 2020, 02:36 PM
parabellum
We could always wait until next Tuesday...
June 19, 2020, 03:17 PM
bendable
I gotta thing tuesday , how is wednesday ?
Safety, Situational Awareness and proficiency.
Neck Ties, Hats and ammo brass, Never ,ever touch'em w/o asking first
June 19, 2020, 03:19 PM
parabellum
Wednesday's fine. {pencils it in}
June 19, 2020, 03:20 PM
bendable
I'll have my people call your people to confirm
Safety, Situational Awareness and proficiency.
Neck Ties, Hats and ammo brass, Never ,ever touch'em w/o asking first
June 19, 2020, 03:32 PM
Rey HRH
No, thank you. I prefer to stick with having just one life to live. What has happened in a past life isn't much of a guiding light. The days of our lives should just be like sand through the hourglass of time trickling down below but never upwards. Maybe in another world, I would like to build a dynasty watching all my children enjoying the best of everything and being the young and the restless until they grow up to be the bold and the beautiful in the city.
"It did not really matter what we expected from life, but rather what life expected from us. We needed to stop asking about the meaning of life, and instead to think of ourselves as those who were being questioned by life – daily and hourly. Our answer must consist not in talk and meditation, but in right action and in right conduct. Life ultimately means taking the responsibility to find the right answer to its problems and to fulfill the tasks which it constantly sets for each individual." Viktor Frankl, Man's Search for Meaning, 1946.
June 19, 2020, 03:59 PM
frayedends
Certainly having knowledge could improve things for the individual and humanity. But so many of our choices are driven by instinct more than knowledge that I’m not sure how much would change. Especially in the area of romance. I’d know what type of women to avoid but I would likely still seek them out.
These go to eleven.
June 19, 2020, 04:11 PM
Dakor
Do we need a second chance or just the ability to extend lifetimes?
In a few decades, I expect human lifespans will be extendable (so long as one doesn't try to cheat nature too much by smoking, over drinking, being a glutton, listening to the lame stream media, etc.) through biotechnology by 20-30%. Not double mind you, but providing additional time to the middle years should add to human accomplishment... so long as society doesn't extend the onset of responsible adulthood to 35 years of age, like some Millenials would prefer.
June 19, 2020, 04:22 PM
lbsid
The thought of getting another shot at the LeBlanc sisters... Man-o-man!