A World With Superpowers
Imagine how everyday problems could be solved if we had superpowers. There is lots of traffic, and it takes forever to get to work or any place? We can commute via teleportation! Studying is very difficult and takes a lot of time? Memorize everything with a photogenic memory! Getting anxious about a work interview? Mind control the recruiter to love you!
Life would take a different form! But, if we really think about it, is having superpowers worth it? Let’s see what science has to say about these superpowers.
Let’s Talk About Immortality First
In movies and stories, kings and villains are searching for the secret to living forever, but is it really a good thing? Do you realize how long “forever” is?
You will outlive all your friends, family members, and loved ones. You can make friends every 70 years or so, but you will watch all of them die one day. Okay, let’s assume everyone was immortal. How big do you think the Earth is? This planet won’t be able to fit us all! And until you find another habitable planet, this Earth can’t handle immortality.
Don’t forget that immortality doesn’t mean invincibility! Live for as long as you want, but that doesn’t mean you will be healthy! Imagine having an accident and having to live FOREVER with injuries.
I Want To Be Invisible!
Oh, how great would it be to walk around invisible, get on airplanes and travel anywhere, sneak into movie theaters, concerts, and practically anywhere you want! You can do whatever you want without being held accountable.
It seems like invisibility doesn’t have drawbacks, or does it?
Okay, you are invisible and walking down the streets; what are the chances that you won’t get hit by a car? Drivers hit people they see, let alone you! One other thing, you are invisible, but your clothes aren’t. You have to walk around with no clothes, even if it’s freezing or if it’s too hot. You can’t carry a wallet, a phone, a key, or anything. Do you want your belongings to be invisible too? Well, that’s a second superpower, and you don’t have that!
How About Super Speed?
Late to work? Just super speed it there and reach the office in no time! Or even better, you can become a superhero, saving the “damsel in distress” by catching her before she falls.
That sounds good, but it’s actually more complicated than that.
We are surrounded by air, which has dust, sand, and millions of other tiny particles. When moving at a high speed, these tiny particles would all scrape your body with a lot of cuts at the same time.
Let’s say you have a special suit protecting you. Another thing is that, as humans, it takes us approximately one-fifth of a second to react to what we see. So, by the time you see what’s happening while you are running and by the time you react to it, it might already be too late to react!
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