Watch someone's life through their eyes

[texasblitzem]

Kinda like "Being John Malkovitch" but not quite. My scenario deals with historical figures that are dead.

What if it were possible to relive someone elses life, watch it on a tv perhaps, AND hear their thoughts as they thought them...

We have Einstien's brain somewhere, right? If it were possible to "replay'" his life on a tv and listen to his thoughts, would you watch? But here's the catch...his life can only be played or watched at the same speed at which he lived. You can't fast forward or pause, or record it. His life would be playing on a TV and his thoughts would be audible, as we watch. It would be possible to watch and listen as he thought about relativity and you could witness the exact moment his ideas came to him. But you would have to watch all of the mundane stuff too, like eating and sleeping, because no one would know when he had these 'eureka' moments. You would have to dedicate a lot of YOUR own life, to watch him live his life, just to witness these moments. Would you?

Imagine if we could watch Da Vinci live his life and hear his thoughts. We could see the model for the Mona Lisa, we would watch AS he painted. We could listen to all of his thoughts and ideas.

Would you spend your time watching someone else live their life, just to learn what they were thinking and when? Or just to witness an important moment in history?

Imagine watching Lee Harvey Oswald's life, and witnessing the assassination of JFK. What if he didn't do it?
There are tons of moments in History I would love to witness.

 

[KingNothing]

First choice: Charlie Sheen
Last choice: Helen Keller

I absolutely would.

 

[pftest]

So you have to sit infront of a TV for 60 years and you can't pause. I don't think i would survive even a year.

 

[blade123]

Well, people could take shifts and write down all the important moments.

 

[LudusRex]

But would I be willing to dedicate my time to watching someone else's life, even if it was a historical figure?

I find this concept fascinating. It raises questions about the ethics and implications of such technology. While it would certainly be a unique and intriguing experience to witness the thoughts and actions of historical figures, it also brings up concerns about privacy and consent. Would these individuals have wanted their lives to be watched and analyzed in such a way? And what about the impact on our own lives? Would constantly reliving someone else's life affect our own sense of self and identity?

Additionally, there is the issue of accuracy. How do we know that the thoughts and actions portrayed are truly reflective of the individual's life? Memories can be faulty and influenced by personal biases. And what about the moments that were not recorded or witnessed by others? Can we truly get a complete and accurate picture of someone's life?

I would be interested in studying the effects of this technology on individuals and society as a whole. It could provide valuable insights into human behavior and the impact of technology on our lives. However, I would also urge caution and consideration of the ethical implications before pursuing such a concept.