would you rather
...be yourself, in your station in life, here in the year 2011? Or the wealthiest person on the planet in the year 1700?
Stipulations: You are you. The 1700-you has knowledge of whatever you have knowledge of. Basically you're going into a time machine and popping out in the year 1700 (where ever in the world you choose). But obviously you can't bring modern stuff with you.
Poll In another life
(Edit: Obviously I screwed up the fourth option, which should not have the "not". I can't edit it now that it's up there.)
This question is borne out of last night's dinner conversation, where I disagreed strongly with my friend.
I think this is a case where the whys matter more than the numbers, so discussion in the comments is highly encouraged.
Stipulations: You are you. The 1700-you has knowledge of whatever you have knowledge of. Basically you're going into a time machine and popping out in the year 1700 (where ever in the world you choose). But obviously you can't bring modern stuff with you.
Poll In another life
(Edit: Obviously I screwed up the fourth option, which should not have the "not". I can't edit it now that it's up there.)
This question is borne out of last night's dinner conversation, where I disagreed strongly with my friend.
I think this is a case where the whys matter more than the numbers, so discussion in the comments is highly encouraged.