Philosophy

What If You Could Teleport but Only Once?

What If You Could Teleport but Only Once?

• 6 min read

One jump, anywhere on Earth, no return trip. Do you use it now or save it forever? Most people would die never having used it.

What If You Could See Five Minutes Into the Future?

What If You Could See Five Minutes Into the Future?

• 6 min read

Long enough to dodge every awkward encounter. Short enough to be useless for the lottery. The perfect amount for cheating at poker.

What If You Could Swap Bodies With Anyone?

What If You Could Swap Bodies With Anyone?

• 6 min read

Identity theft goes from financial crime to existential crisis. Contract law needs a total rewrite. And who's responsible for your gym membership?

What If Free Will Doesn't Exist?

What If Free Will Doesn't Exist?

• 7 min read

Every decision you've ever made was inevitable. Praise and blame become meaningless. The justice system needs a complete rethink.

What If You Could Unlearn Things on Demand?

What If You Could Unlearn Things on Demand?

• 6 min read

Spoilers vanish, heartbreak fades, and you can rewatch your favourite film for the first time — every Friday night.

What If You Could Feel Other People's Pain?

What If You Could Feel Other People's Pain?

• 7 min read

Empathy made literal. Hospitals would be unbearable, war would be impossible, and stubbing your toe on the bus would ruin everyone's commute.

What If Humans Were Immortal?

What If Humans Were Immortal?

• 7 min read

Overpopulation hits crisis in a generation. Retirement becomes meaningless. And prison sentences get genuinely terrifying.

What If You Could Talk to Your Pet for One Day?

What If You Could Talk to Your Pet for One Day?

• 7 min read

One day of actual conversation with your pet. What would they say? Probably not what you're hoping.