TED-Ed: If superpowers were real, which would you choose? - Joy Lin

The video explores the concept of immortality, questioning its desirability by examining its effects on perception of time, memory, relationships, and physical appearance. It highlights the potential loneliness and sadness of outliving loved ones, the challenges of memory retention over millennia, and the impact of evolution on physical appearance. The video also discusses the physical consequences of immortality, such as scars and injuries, and concludes with a reflection on whether living forever is truly desirable.

How does the perception of a year differ between a ten-year-old boy and his forty-year-old mother?

What are some potential emotional consequences of living for an extremely long time?

What challenges might arise if everyone were to become immortal?

In what ways could the concept of meaningful relationships change for an immortal person?

What physical considerations should be taken into account when discussing immortality?