Originally Posted by Kraftwerk
First off, I put this in Philosophy to avoid the eternal flame war that is R/S. I'm talking about the concept of Heaven, and not any religion.
Most religions have a positive afterlife (As well as a more negative one, like hell) , one that is many times better than our life here on earth. I was thinking today... What could be any better than a lucid dream? Can any imaginable afterlife even hold a candle to complete freedom, and complete control at the same time? I may be wrong here, but the way I see it, we have the best thing we're gonna get, right here on earth. (I'm not saying I'm believe in an afterlife, I'm speaking from a theoretical standpoint.)
*Bites tongue* I'm going to do my best to leave debate at the door, per OP request...
Originally Posted by Kraftwerk
You have a very good point... Hmm. I actually never thought of that. What *would* be the ideal afterlife then?
Alright, in my book, an ideal afterlife is one which provides you with many great experiences, but also a few negative ones (so you appreciate the good ones that much more). Conveniently, lucid dreaming accomplishes this marvelously. The biggest obstacle is loneliness...now, if the afterlife were a great big shared dream with limits, I could see a very pleasant afterlife emerging. Say that you're completely powerful in your own dream, so to speak, but in your dream, everyone else is somewhat robbed of power unless given exclusive permission to have their powers "show up." This would help to ensure that others don't mess up your good time.
Clarity of thought and vividness of the dream would also have to be increased substantially, and it must be ensured that you would never lose lucidity. There would have to be very few consequences of one's actions, I think...dream control would also have to come easier and more naturally.
In my personal paradise, there is a very cute girl waiting for me; someone I love dearly (I'm a hopeless romantic, by the way. ). There is food everywhere...you can eat as much as you want and gain no weight. My dog is also there somewhere...and my dream house, for sure. And good music...for the love of God, let there be music!
For the most part, I see myself carrying out epic duels and wreaking havoc, only to fix it all at the end of the day with a snap of the finger, as well as going about all other dream business. Once I tire of this, I would go ahead and start carrying out another life, I think...only using my substantial powers to occasionally show off, etc.
Sorry for big post. (Is this kind of what you had in mind?)
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