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Because you're going to die and your body is going to decay and those extra inches mean absolutely nothing.
by leftyted 7y ago
Because you're going to die and your body is going to decay and those extra inches mean absolutely nothing.
- Broken_Hippo 7y agoNeither does any of the rest of it, honestly. Tattoos decay. It won't matter that you got tooth implants. Your pacemaker won't matter, it'll be recycled or trashed. Most of us will just be forgotten. And that's all OK. But things like that can mean that while you were alive, you were happier.
- leftyted 7y agoI think tattoos and piercings are stupid for the same reason. Dental surgeries can make you look normal and improve function. Pacemakers help you live longer. There are things that regular people can do that will survive their deaths. Mostly, having children. But also having close relationships with other people who will remember you, tell stories about you, and so on. I expect plenty of people on HN will write code that will survive them.
- nitrogen 7y agoIf it's true that people have a bias toward taller people, then becoming taller might help someone get those children and close relationships you mention. I have no tattoos, but it seems they can also help build camaraderie in the right setting.
- BurningFrog 7y agoBy this argument, any activity during your life means absolutely nothing. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Proving_too_much https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Proving_too_much
- leftyted 7y agoThat doesn't even remotely follow from what I wrote. But thanks for your very helpful link to wikipedia.