Gifted vs Created
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Gifted vs Created
And what if you had to chose between two people with same powers and abilities but different origins (i.e. one is gifted and the other has created it), who would you chose? Who would you trust more?
(Probably its like choosing between a highly intelligent human & an A.I.)
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I know right? I to had a tough time deciding, and still I haven't reached a conclusion ??Donnavila Marie01 wrote:Wheew... Tough one. If I have the power to create and make that power, I would. I will use it to recall an ill-gotten wealth of government officials and give them back to the taxpayers.
Well your idea seems to be interesting, it's like we are Wikileaks!!
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I second Kandscreeley. Can't trust humans either actually but they are better than getting stuck in the matrix because AIs gone rogue.kandscreeley wrote:I think I would always choose a highly intelligent human. I just don't trust A.I.s, probably because I've seen too many movies where they have created havoc.
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Nice one. Having the gift of the intellect combined with wisdom will save the world from havoc created by A.I.s.kandscreeley wrote:I think I would always choose a highly intelligent human. I just don't trust A.I.s, probably because I've seen too many movies where they have created havoc.
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I think I like the idea that everyone has an equal chance, rather than some random person being gifted with some random power. Hard work and persistence is always better than finding out about a superpower on accident and then naturally being able to use it, despite not knowing of its existence?...
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katiesquilts wrote:I mentioned this is another topic as well, but I love the "everyone has superpowers hidden deep inside them, waiting to come out" trope! I always hope that if I focus on something hard enough, some switch in my brain will flick on and I'll be able to do crazy things!
I think I like the idea that everyone has an equal chance, rather than some random person being gifted with some random power. Hard work and persistence is always better than finding out about a superpower on accident and then naturally being able to use it, despite not knowing of its existence?...
I agree. I like the idea that everyone has to work hard and has that equal chance. It is more rewarding to work for what someone has in their life and look back on that journey and relive it. I also don't think i'd create the power, but I can't say I am completely sure about that. I'm quite indecisive about it. Nice thinking prompt!
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Honestly, I would choose the person that created the power. I cannot help but think that the person who created it really wanted the superpower for some reason or another and is willing to work for it - they worked so hard to get them in the first place. I am less sure as to whether or not the person who was gifted with the power is willing to improve upon the power because they were just given it - no work had to be done by the recipient. To me, it is all about hard work and effort.
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