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After reading many of the debates in these threads, I've come to the conclusion that I've been cursed with an "Inability To Grasp & Retain Knowledge" disease! This, by the way, is a compliment to all of the NS'ers posting intelligent, fact-based arguments and rebuttals in a professional, civilized manner (and to Lunatic Goofballs for providing us with unparalleled wit & humor)! To shorten this up a bit... I am envious but offer a sincere CONGRATULATIONS!!! Sometimes I think I learn more from you guys (and gals) then I do from more obvious sources of information!!!

Anyway, to the point of this thread! If you could have all the information/knowledge of one particular subject implanted in your brain, which subject would you choose? I'll include a poll in a minute!!!

Life, The Universe, and Everything. I win.

I already have that for all subjects. What do you mean "choose"?

Current knowledge, or current and potential knowledge?

Aviation and History.

Alchemy! Making any material from any other material.

My personal Value would skyrocket.

Philosophy of ...

After reading many of the debates in these threads, I've come to the conclusion that I've been cursed with an "Inability To Grasp & Retain Knowledge" disease! This, by the way, is a compliment to all of the NS'ers posting intelligent, fact-based arguments and rebuttals in a professional, civilized manner (and to Lunatic Goofballs for providing us with unparalleled wit & humor)! To shorten this up a bit... I am envious but offer a sincere CONGRATULATIONS!!! Sometimes I think I learn more from you guys (and gals) then I do from more obvious sources of information!!!

Anyway, to the point of this thread! If you could have all the information/knowledge of one particular subject implanted in your brain, which subject would you choose? I'll include a poll in a minute!!!
Cheating at casino gambling. I could make a career out of it and end up with enough money to buy the best new prosthetic hands available.

Philosophy of ...
... Life, the Universe and Everything?

... Life, the Universe and Everything?

exactly. ;)

Poll is up and I went Science & Mathmatics!!!
Science, in this case, includes astronomy, physics, chemistry, earth sciences, biology, zoology, etc...!

Why isn't sex an option?

Poll is up and I went Science & Mathmatics!!!
Science, in this case, includes physics, chemistry, earth sciences, biology, zoology, etc...!

You should've added an "Others" option.

How to win at any contest where money is at stake. Then travel the world hustling people at everything.

Geography and History

You should've added an "Others" option.

You're right, I probably should have!

How does Technology differ from Science in this poll?

Aviation. Although I have a 45-year career in aviation, I do not have a Godlike knowledge of the subject. The blitzkrieg of technological advances in the industry over the last 30 or so has made it impossible for anyone to have Godlike knowledge of the subject.

Having God-Like knowledge of Religion would be awesome. Finally knowing whether any of it is true...

I chose science and maths. Although "language", if by that you mean foreign languages...every language ever...that'd be fun to know.

Having God-Like knowledge of Religion would be awesome. Finally knowing whether any of it is true...

Who was it that said, “It is better to live your life as if there is a God and find out there isn’t one than live you life as if there isn’t a God and find out there is one?”

How does Technology differ from Science in this poll?

Science = Astronomy, Physics, Chemistry, Earth Sciences, Biology, Zoology, etc...!

Technology = Computers, Medicine, Engineering & Allied Operations, Chemical Engineering Manufacturing, etc…!

Click here (http://bubl.ac.uk/) for a better idea of 'what goes where'!!!

Who was it that said, “It is better to live your life as if there is a God and find out there isn’t one than live you life as if there isn’t a God and find out there is one?”
A dumbass.

A dumbass.

Or a very wise man. :p

Who was it that said, “It is better to live your life as if there is a God and find out there isn’t one than live you life as if there isn’t a God and find out there is one?”
With that kind of smug superiority behind it, it's got to be C.S. Lewis.

Who was it that said, “It is better to live your life as if there is a God and find out there isn’t one than live you life as if there isn’t a God and find out there is one?”

Prolly Pascal. That's his wager.

Of course, the rub is if it's a different God, you're screwed. But I don't think Pascal put much stock in pagans.

With that kind of smug superiority behind it, it's got to be C.S. Lewis.
See? I was right.

Yo: same question to the OP as earlier, I got kinda buried in replies: are we talking all potential knowledge, or all current knowledge?

It was close but I picked science and math--I almost picked Language.

I am kind of envious of the people whom I percieve to have "god like knowledge" of certain subjects. I don't think there really is an area that I excel in, I tend to know a little about a lot of things, which isn't useful at certain times (like when I need to know a lot about one thing) but seems to suffice for most of my everyday life.

also, all potential knowledge in the area or all current?

edit: ^^ wow, sorry I re-asked that question, I didn't read the thred before I replied, I guess though that it is a good question since I am not the only one to ask it.

Religion and Philosophy are very close also, like Technology and Science.

women would be a good one but would my head explode? (that would include gynaecology so I would know all the right tricks)

or P.E that would be fun (I could be a jock and beat up everyone with my super body skills! (would that also include sex:D )

edit: out of the list Geography & History so I could find all the pirate treasure Arrrrr

My best subjects are political sciences, political philosophy, military history, and a little bit of normal philisophies, economics, and literature. Algebra is kinda fun, but I shall always cherish history and politics.
So, geography and history.

Technology, for designing cars. I could save GM!

And maybe I could use technology to get the damn Germans to give back Chrysler...

I just want to know one thing;

Who shot the deputy? :confused:

I just want to know one thing;

Who shot the deputy? :confused:

The Butler!! The Butler Did It!!!

The Butler!! The Butler Did It!!!
In the Library!

I just want to know one thing;

Who shot the deputy? :confused:

Maybe the deputy was in on it?

I would love to know every language. You could learn so much, meet so many interesting people & experience the most fascinating things.

I would love to know every language. You could learn so much, meet so many interesting people & experience the most fascinating things.
And you could call people all sorts of things and when asked you just say "oh, I was just quoting an ancient Persian philosopher..." or something.

I'm not going to read the OP or posts....but your poll sucks. I want to know everything. I can't limit myself to just one thing. You fail at life.
*stalks off never to return*

And you could call people all sorts of things and when asked you just say "oh, I was just quoting an ancient Persian philosopher..." or something.

That'd be sweet too! :)

I was a little suprised so few people voted for language, it seemed the obvious thing to me, but I can see why science would be good, but surely there would be too much to know!? :s

I'm not going to read the OP or posts....but your poll sucks. I want to know everything. I can't limit myself to just one thing. You fail at life.
*stalks off never to return*

Oh please, it's impossible to know everything about everything. :rolleyes:

Pop Culture!

Why do I have to choose? I want to know everything.

Knowledge in itself is worthless if you do not have the power to apply it. I'd choose whichever one gives me the most power.

Power can be used to make money, but money cannot buy true power.

Power defined as the ability to manipulate others in a direct and controlling manner, through authority, legitimacy or even threats.

Oh please, it's impossible to know everything about everything. :rolleyes:
That won't stop me from trying. It's a noble pursuit.*nods*

That won't stop me from trying. It's a noble pursuit.*nods*
*flees once more*

Language. Knowing all of them? Hell yeah.

Language. Knowing all of them? Hell yeah.
Muy bueno.

Knowing all the worlds history will perhaps make understanding humanity easier.

Language. I'm assuming Godlike knowledge equals perfect comprehension of both reading and writing and a command of the language equal to that of an extremely well-educated and eloquent native speaker. Also, you never forget the languages and your knowledge constantly expands to include new terms.

If you can communicate with anyone freely, your ability to appreciate and understand the world and its cultures is limited only by personal desire to do so. Knowing languages enables you to go way beyond the stuff visible to the tourist or casual observer and really get to know a culture and its history.

Imagine being able to read the original Greek of Herodotus' histories or the Latin of Cicero's speeches, the Chinese of the Tao Te Ching or the Sanskrit of the Bhagavad Gita, not to mention the thousands of timeless works produced by the world's greatest minds in equally as many languages...and imagine being able to do so as easily as if these ancient and foreign languages were your native tongue.

Imagine being able to read the original Greek of Herodotus' histories or the Latin of Cicero's speeches, the Chinese of the Tao Te Ching or the Sanskrit of the Bhagavad Gita
Don't forget the tablets of Sumer...

Why isn't sex an option?

Because learning new things about sex is entirely too much fun? And besides, if you already know it all, wouldn't that make getting laid kinda dull?

I clicked on Geography and History, but realized I would rather be able to keep learning history. Now I have no clue.

Don't forget the tablets of Sumer...

Or the yet-undeciphered Linear A religious writings of the Minoans or the Luwian language of the ancient Trojans and Hittites...the ability to decipher the world's lost languages would be like unearthing a new Rosetta stone, but this time you not only have three languages but every language ever spoken.