Eternal Life (thanks, but no thanks)

Though your not the only one in this thread that has expressed this point of view, given the dilema that Modulous expressed in his OP, it seems to me the honest thing to say is "You have no choice, its two types of horror with a varied appearance." In thirty some odd years I have explored my fair city quite well. In a few thousand I could likely state that my country has few stones left unturned. The Earth is a large place, but if in thirty years I can know my city, I think in a few million I could know my planet equally well. Have you really thought out the meaning of eternity? Its beauty is tied to its rarity not its durability as a paving material. Not only does the prospect of acres of gold fail to have much appeal but using it as some form of incentive to make the right choice sounds like a bribe scorned by the tenth commandment. Isn't that just the problem Satan got himself mixed up in? More materialism. What point does a mansion serve? Why not? Stars have to be at least worth a few hundred years of observation. If you have all knowledge then the only thing that could be new is a holiday down south in the warmer climates. Since you made your choice though I expect your not allowed to change your mind?Perhaps it takes a certain type of person to find your examples worthy of excitement. Though I certainly would appreciate the ability to travel without financial constraints; I expect that after a few eternities of exploration the next planet will begin to look like the last. Edited by Vacate, : No reason given.

I would suggest thinking of it like eating 5 pounds of spicy chili or 5 pounds of cheese. One nets you some bad crap and the other nets you no crap at all, but give it some time and the no crap version starts feeling pretty painful. There is my idea of heaven and hell in a cheesy food analogy!