Intelligence and Morality

Hypothetical situation. Let's say you had some sort of magic gun that when shot with it, the whole of human knowledge and understanding were instantly downloaded into the target's brain. The knowledge and understanding are then continuously updated as more is learned and understood.

What would be the moral course of action?

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Permalink Reply by Iron Shemp America on September 25, 2013 at 7:54am

I don't believe in magic and I most sincerely don't believe in guns, but, if, the total of the knowledge and understanding of my lifetime experiences were easily transferable to the whole of mankind, in an instant, I would say "Ready, aim, fire!" Wouldn't you?

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Permalink Reply by H3xx on September 25, 2013 at 8:04am

I'm glad Im not the only one. Sheep Season would be open.

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Permalink Reply by Elon Johnson on September 25, 2013 at 4:37pm

Do it, why not?

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Permalink Reply by kOrsan on September 25, 2013 at 7:20pm

Go on a shooting spree.

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Permalink Reply by H3xx on September 25, 2013 at 8:09pm

To be honest, I'm sure it would screw up somehow. I just don't know how.

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Permalink Reply by Doug Reardon on September 25, 2013 at 9:15pm

I'd shoot myself.

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Permalink Reply by Unseen on September 26, 2013 at 9:39am

I think to fill someone's brain with the whole of human knowledge and understanding would paralyze him (or her) in a state of confusion, because he would have to see everything from all points of view. Often, reaching a firm position on something involves not seeing it the other way from the other person's interests and values.