In the spirit of some of the later posts on this blog I have a question for you folks out there. If you could have one super power which would it be? Just one, no cheating.
Would you fly like Superman? And where would you go?
The power of invisibility is a good one; if you had this power how would you utilize it?
Super strength is a common trait in most heroes.
How about ESP? Think about what you could accomplish if you could read people’s minds.
Another great one would be super genius. Would you solve the world’s economic problems with it, or find the cure to cancer? Would you figure out how the human race could give up its dependence on fossil fuels?
Remember though, when you have these special abilities there is always the moral angle to explore. Selfish and prideful feelings could sway ones decency to the point an honorable citizen could deviate and cross the moralistic line. There is a fine line between hero and villain when egotism creeps into the picture.
One of the best quotes from the pop culture super hero motion pictures is from the movie Spiderman.
“With great power comes great responsibility.”
Think about that when you choose your power. Would you use it for the good of mankind, or would you selfishly squander it on personal gain?
The "single" power choice is a real dilemma in my mind, since powers tend to compliment or be offset by another.
ReplyDeleteFor instance, the power of flight without invulnerability, or super reflexes could be a dangerous thing. Your flying along, something draws your attention, and splat ... you hit a mountain or building at supersonic speed.
Being invulnerable would be nice but without super healing or super immunity if you ever got sick, or God forgive your appendix burst, you could die from something simple surgery or a shot could fix.
Super strength would be great with little downside other than people always wanting you to "pick" that up.
Invisibility ... awesome, but the first time some woman feels like she's being watched in the shower all you'll hear is, "The invisible guy did it!"
Super Intellect, okay, now you know everything and can solve any problem. Once you've spent your 17th straight year as the reigning Jeopardy champ what's left to challenge you?
ESP ... do you really want to know what everyone is thinking?
No, I think there is only one power I might consider having for myself. The power to control time. Slow time, speed up time, stop time, or travel through time ... complete and utter control of time.
Well, gotta go ... not enough time to write any more.
Very insightful Rick.
DeleteLove your point of view. Thanks so much for sharing.
Thinking about Ant Man (in development at Warner Bros.). A great team power, but pretty lame as a solo act.
ReplyDeleteYou could have Aunt man... a cross dressing super hero.
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