I remember this question from a philosophy taster session I attended, and was wondering if anyone would like to give their answer to it?

Here goes:

Would you rather live until you were 150 (totally impossible, but the point is in the idea) being completely miserable for the majority of this time, but knowing that you were helping thousands of people (for example, by curing horrendous diseases or through humanitarian work) or know that you were going to live a short life, and enjoy every SINGLE moment of it?

[wondergirl]

second choice. Short and fulfilling life. for me quality of life is most important.

[Tattle]

second choice. Short and fulfilling life. for me quality of life is most important.

But then you wouldn't have helped so many people.

[Beukies]

No! You all have it wrong> Why can't one have a LONG AND FULFILLING life? In the end its all about choices my friends.

[wondergirl]

well, what i meant by "quality of life" is my health aspects. so realizing that after about 60 yrs old there are so many health issues, i'd rather have all my faculties in order to accomplish all my goals successfully, including how and where I'd be of a help to others, and trust me...in my real life this is certainly the case.

[Beukies]

including how and where I'd be of a help to others, and trust me...in my real life this is certainly the case.

That is great to hear! Go for it and remember:"A great sense of humour, makes for long and happy days"

[wondergirl]

including how and where I'd be of a help to others, and trust me...in my real life this is certainly the case.

That is great to hear! Go for it and remember:"A great sense of humour, makes for long and happy days"

ain't that the truth