RE: Would You Rather: Have A Perfect Mind or A Perfect Body? by jamesbrown

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· @jamesbrown ·
Maybe.  The fact of the matter is that actual perfection doesn't exist in anything, except in our minds as a concept -- the definition of perfection is subjective and our ideas about how "high" we can reach (with our bodies, minds, technology, knowledge, etc.), and what exactly constitutes reaching perfection, are always going to be limited by the scope of our imaginations and prior experiences.

In my mind, the perfect mind makes the most efficient and positive use of energy at its disposal, but for what?  I don't know, because I haven't the slightest clue what the purpose of life is, if a purpose even exists at all.

Many religions teach that the perfect use of energy is to be selfless and compassionate towards others, but for all I know, the opposite might be true.  Is there any such thing as "progress" in this world, besides the superficial progress of fortifying our psyches or social status?  I don't know and I'm not convinced that there's any way to ever find an answer to that question.
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@looftee ·
I am Blown away by your answer. Every word is damn true.
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@janiko · (edited)
We have the opposite in the world - selfishness and indifference/cruelty - is this the perfect use of energy?  Yes, for destruction of mankind and our planet.
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@jamesbrown ·
I agree, but what difference does the destruction of mankind or earth make to our solar system?  Galaxy?  Universe?

Maybe our removal is healthy for the "planetary ecosystem".  What's good for us as a species may not be the "greater good".
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@janiko ·
There seems to be a competition for most comments.
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