Poll: Telepaths are Rapists
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I think not, because I think of Charles Xavier when I think of mind-reading. And he's just awesome. I agree that the mind is a persons last privacy, but if it is consensual or if the knowledge gleaned was neither used against them or used to judge a person, I don't think it's that evil.
Besides, I already know what the real way to rape a mind is: Rule 34.
Besides, I already know what the real way to rape a mind is: Rule 34.
I'm going to hate myself for doing this...
before you answer ask yourself if you believe in a God, whatever religion, and weather hi is all knowing, there for knows your thoughts as well and can read them. Most religions think of God as a being of good, and nothing he does is or can be evil. So if you think this, mind reading can't be evil, as for God, in whatever form you understand him, can read your mind. If you don't think there's a creator then knock yourself out answer either way.
And also I say the question is lacking, a gun isn't evil, it all depends on how its used, so would be the mind reading power.
before you answer ask yourself if you believe in a God, whatever religion, and weather hi is all knowing, there for knows your thoughts as well and can read them. Most religions think of God as a being of good, and nothing he does is or can be evil. So if you think this, mind reading can't be evil, as for God, in whatever form you understand him, can read your mind. If you don't think there's a creator then knock yourself out answer either way.
And also I say the question is lacking, a gun isn't evil, it all depends on how its used, so would be the mind reading power.
Aside from the obvious route taken by so many (it's not real, so not evil), you also have to consider the context. There are people who read emotions, to tell whether or not someone is lying about committing a crime. Not really akin to forcing yourself on someone. Flipping through every personal memory/thought you have ever had without permission is closer to reading someone's diary or doing a background check without permission. Invasion of privacy versus rape. Having said all that, it does suck to have one's thoughts invaded; have you tried the tinfoil hat? I heard that works. =)
I'd say that the proof of real mind reading would be one of the most important scientific and philosophical breakthroughs ever.
Mainly because the ability to read someones mind would inherently be to experience someone elses reality, and thus prove that reality itself isn't just something subjective that's only going on inside our own heads, but rather something objectively external that is perceived subjectively by each individual.
And by that merit I have a hard time finding mind reading to be an inherently evil and gross practice.
Mainly because the ability to read someones mind would inherently be to experience someone elses reality, and thus prove that reality itself isn't just something subjective that's only going on inside our own heads, but rather something objectively external that is perceived subjectively by each individual.
And by that merit I have a hard time finding mind reading to be an inherently evil and gross practice.
Honestly if someone wanted to get into my head they would be free to do so. Getting back out with their own sanity intact might be a problem though. Depends on how deep you go, surface thoughts usually seem to be fairly easy to read in the literature, to access deeper thoughts and memories it would be soemwhat akin to rape but would probably fuck you up just as much in the long run.
It's not a metaphorical "rape" if the other person actually wants it to happen. I personally wish that all other people could read my mind at all times. It sure would make communicating with people easier. I can never get through to some thick-eared dullards, how much easier would it be if they could just know what I'm thinking straight off the bat.YawehG said:
Wow... it took all of one response to sum it up. Also, I do not think that mind-reading IF it were to exist, would be inherently evil. It could be used for good as well.Magic Hobo said:
I actually believe mind reading is real to a certain extent and by that i mean women ONLY and by that i mean they can tell when you're checking them out. It's not that i'll ever get caught looking at a girl it's just that when ever i take a peak at their junk or their jugs they will adjust them to make themselves look less revealing.
Of course i'm only kidding with this but their have been many incidents where girls have really done things like this to me! One time at a park my friend was commenting on a girls butt that was over 100 yards away, it was still visible. He said "wow look at that ass" and immediatly she picked up her pants as if someone was looking at her buttox and we flipped out. She definetly didn't hear us but it was a funny moment that has actually repeated itself in some way.
I hope my mind has never actually been read before because i've think of some really weird shit sometimes. And i mean Fight Klub Tyler Durten weird.
Of course i'm only kidding with this but their have been many incidents where girls have really done things like this to me! One time at a park my friend was commenting on a girls butt that was over 100 yards away, it was still visible. He said "wow look at that ass" and immediatly she picked up her pants as if someone was looking at her buttox and we flipped out. She definetly didn't hear us but it was a funny moment that has actually repeated itself in some way.
I hope my mind has never actually been read before because i've think of some really weird shit sometimes. And i mean Fight Klub Tyler Durten weird.
Hey, they can't help it! Plus I mean, it's not private anymore if they can read everyone's thoughts. It's like private parts, they aren't very private on a nudist beach.
Evil's a strong word. Mind reading is definitely intrusive and ethically questionable depending on the situation, but I wouldn't go straight to evil. Also, it depends on the type of mind reading. Is it automatic, or do you have to make an effort to read minds?
Hm, I've always been of the opinion that no theoretical 'superpower' can be inherantly evil. It's like a natural talent, it all depends on how it is used more than the ability itself. I mean, what if you can't control whose mind you're reading at the time? Then it's less about you being in someone else's head and more about them being in yours, invading your private sanctum with their endless chatter like frat boys in the library during finals week.
So its all circumstantial, really.
So its all circumstantial, really.