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Obviously a hypothetical scenario. There is no way to pass on the knowledge to anyone else. Time freezes for you only, and once you have your answer you are out of this world.

The question can allow you to see into the past, present and future and gain comprehension of any topic/issue. But it's only one question.

Edit: the point isn't "how to cheat death". You can't. Your body is frozen and there is nothing you can do with this knowledge other than knowing it, and die. So if you would rather be frozen in a limbo just thinking of numbers for eternity, be my guest.

Such a variety of replies, it's been really interesting to read them!

What would you want to know? Personally I'd want to see a timelapse or milestone glimpses of humanity's future until the end of Earth's existence (if we survive that long)

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How many road must a man walk down before you call him a man

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what is 21 + 21 = ?

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How many tunas a dolphin can eat?

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What is 6x9? [in base 13]

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Didn't the books reveal it was "what is 6x9", and the calculation getting thrown off when humans arrived on Earth?

[โ€“] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago

I don't remember that, but it's been many years for me. You could be right.

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No. I'd tell you what and why, but you didn't ask.