What if I could answer any question...

mosesbotbol · 05-18-2009, 11:10 AM

Aristotle said that general questions can only have general answers. "Truth" is seldom absolute as our perspective colors it as we need be.

kaisersozei · 05-18-2009, 12:29 PM

So the scenario is: You know the truthful answer to any question I might ask you. I am supposed to decide if there is anything I would absolutely want to know. Right?

Yes, I would ask you something.

GKitty · 05-18-2009, 12:46 PM

Here's my question: What's the one thing I need to know to live a happy life?

View Poll Results: Do you ask the question?
No way....ignorance is bliss.	8	23.53%
Yes....I'd think the truth might set me free	26	76.47%
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05-18-2009, 11:10 AM	#1
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05-18-2009, 12:29 PM	#2
kaisersozei The Homebrew Hammer Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Gerard Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 3,183 Trading: (40)	Re: What if I could answer any question... So the scenario is: You know the truthful answer to any question I might ask you. I am supposed to decide if there is anything I would absolutely want to know. Right? Yes, I would ask you something. __________________

05-18-2009, 12:46 PM	#3
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