Time vs. Money

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Jeros Shock Trooper Member # 6102	written Monday, July 18 2005 07:42 Profile #25 It's true that money would probably be useful in a finite world as there's only so much that can be spent and obtained and with finite time comes the desire or motivation to accomplish things in a set period of time. If time really was infinite, we could not care for anything and see the world change and evolve through the years. I wonder what the world look like in the next hundred to thousand years... [ Monday, July 18, 2005 07:47: Message edited by: Jeros ] -------------------- "Truly, if there is evil in this world, it lies in the heart of mankind." -Edward D. Morrison Posts: 220 \| Registered: Monday, July 11 2005 07:00
Nikki. Shaper Member # 3442	written Monday, July 18 2005 07:45 Profile Homepage #26 Money doesn't buy time, but time can get you money, as has been said. As well as this, time with loved ones is worth far more than any amount of money. Time gets my vote. -------------------- "I am a living sign..." Thus endeth this post. Posts: 2864 \| Registered: Monday, September 8 2003 07:00
Drew By Committee Member # 4233	written Monday, July 18 2005 07:45 Profile #27 quote: Originally written by Jeros The Creator: By the way, for those that are confused by my name Jeros, I've changed it to Jeros The Creator to avoid future confusion. Actually, dude, this will probably only add to the confusion. You're best going with just "Jeros." Posts: 2242 \| Registered: Saturday, April 10 2004 07:00
Jeros Shock Trooper Member # 6102	written Monday, July 18 2005 07:48 Profile #28 Now that I think about, I probably would value time as I tend to care more for my family and friends than personal finances. -------------------- "Truly, if there is evil in this world, it lies in the heart of mankind." -Edward D. Morrison Posts: 220 \| Registered: Monday, July 11 2005 07:00
Jumpin Salmon ? Man, ? Amazing Member # 5755	written Monday, July 18 2005 10:20 Profile #29 Why is everyone throwing around terms like "infinite" as if they were crackers for the seagulls? That term is a theoretical one, and doesn't apply here. Having a huge sum of money would be like people giving you whatever you wanted for free, because you would end up still having a huge amount of money. Therefore you would own everything in the world by default, while still having said huge amount of money. (No one can make a salmon bite the lure) Infinite time is a myth without proof beyond historical fiction. There is nothing anywhere that says the universe couldn't cease to exist in 12 minutes 39.23 seconds from the time you read this post. All we have is theory, and hope. My suggestion is to value the time that is occuring right now, make it count, and don't ignore the money if lack thereof distracts you from the "rightnow." this message sponsored by me - adjudicator of all that is infinite Posts: 4114 \| Registered: Monday, April 25 2005 07:00
Micawber Agent Member # 2759	written Monday, July 18 2005 10:32 Profile Homepage #30 quote: Originally written by Jeros: For the purposes of simplicity in this topic, do you value time or money more? Speaking economically, the value of money depends upon its timing. Therefore, if you value time more than money, then you are necessarily valuing money. If you value money more than time, then you are actually valuing time. (Yes, I admit this is silly. I take no responsibility for anyone taking this seriously, and I shan't respond to replies.) -------------------- Everything I know about the Avernum Trilogy: [ A1 \| A2 \| A3 ] Posts: 1104 \| Registered: Monday, March 10 2003 08:00
Hectonkhyres Apprentice Member # 5368	written Monday, July 18 2005 10:45 Profile #31 Money and time, to a point, are the same thing. Going to work is essentially hacking pieces of your life off and selling them to the highest bidder. With the profits of the sale, you can actually go and do something worthwhile. Posts: 43 \| Registered: Friday, January 7 2005 08:00
Or else o'erleap. Law Bringer Member # 335	written Monday, July 18 2005 14:16 Profile Homepage #32 What if the infinite time you are granted is all granted in a circular loop? Think Groundhog Day. Is it such an attractive idea then? —Alorael, who will muddy the waters further by suggesting that your infinite money comees in significant but not unthinkable sums, like a million dollars a week, perhaps, forever. That means you're really going to have to set up a good system to handle it after you're dead, among others things. Posts: 14579 \| Registered: Saturday, December 1 2001 08:00
Lt. Sullust Shaper Member # 32	written Monday, July 18 2005 14:55 Profile #33 That depends on two things. Is it a good day? Will I remember it each time? -------------------- Lt. Sullust Cogito Ergo Sum Polaris Posts: 2462 \| Registered: Wednesday, October 3 2001 07:00
Jumpin Salmon ? Man, ? Amazing Member # 5755	written Monday, July 18 2005 15:05 Profile #34 Perhaps time is not an arrow after all, but an expanding sphere generated anew every (insert appropriate really small duration here). Edit - I am clearly trying too hard to offer constructive messages to each topic. I will now move to SoT's topic and talk about money. this message sponsored by mr. bubbles [ Monday, July 18, 2005 15:06: Message edited by: Jumpin' Salmon ] Posts: 4114 \| Registered: Monday, April 25 2005 07:00
Thuryl ...b10010b... Member # 869	written Monday, July 18 2005 15:10 Profile Homepage #35 quote: Originally written by Hectonkhyres: Money and time, to a point, are the same thing. Going to work is essentially hacking pieces of your life off and selling them to the highest bidder. With the profits of the sale, you can actually go and do something worthwhile. That's not really true, though. Some people enjoy their job and would do it even if not paid for it. Most people at least enjoy being at work more than they'd enjoy not existing for the same span of time. -------------------- My BoE Page Bandwagons are fun! Roots Hunted! Posts: 9973 \| Registered: Saturday, March 30 2002 08:00
Jumpin Salmon ? Man, ? Amazing Member # 5755	written Monday, July 18 2005 15:14 Profile #36 quote: As written by Thur: Most people at least enjoy being at work more than they'd enjoy not existing for the same span of time. I would refer you to the Department of Motor Vehicles employee handbook. this message sponsored by patti and selma Posts: 4114 \| Registered: Monday, April 25 2005 07:00
Or else o'erleap. Law Bringer Member # 335	written Monday, July 18 2005 16:23 Profile Homepage #37 Going to the DMV may well qualify as time better spent not existing. That's at least better for blood pressure. —Alorael, who often wonders whether the DMV atmosphere is a product of the employees or vice versa. Perhaps the Department of Motor Vehicles is a front for some soul-draining evil conspiracy. More evil than the government! Posts: 14579 \| Registered: Saturday, December 1 2001 08:00
Drew By Committee Member # 4233	written Tuesday, July 19 2005 04:10 Profile #38 DMVs do have a certain odor to them, quite similar to that of the Social Security Administration, though maybe not quite as desperate. Ah, the smell of bureaucracy! Posts: 2242 \| Registered: Saturday, April 10 2004 07:00
Zeviz Nuke and Pave Member # 24	written Tuesday, July 19 2005 12:05 Profile Homepage #39 About time or money, you always need at least some money to enjoy your time. (Infinite life isn't fun if you spend it starving.) You will also need some time to enjoy your money. (A billion dollars does you no good when you are dead.) The trick is to have the right ratio of time and money to be able to enjoy your life the most. This ratio is very different for different people. As for infinite life, I'd never agree to it unless I could end it at any time. Don't forget that the sun is going to go out eventually. And, if you assume that universe is ever-expanding, eventually all stars will go out and the universe will be filled with cold emptiness. An eternity spent in frozen void sounds very similar to some religions' idea of hell. So be very careful what you wish for. :) -------------------- Be careful with a word, as you would with a sword, For it too has the power to kill. However well placed word, unlike a well placed sword, Can also have the power to heal. Posts: 2649 \| Registered: Wednesday, October 3 2001 07:00
Jumpin Salmon ? Man, ? Amazing Member # 5755	written Tuesday, July 19 2005 12:14 Profile #40 quote: Originally written by Zeviz: An eternity spent in frozen void sounds very similar to some religions' idea of hell. That is also where a certain major religion's god is reputed to be hanging out. At least part time. I also hear she spends part of her time tending her garden. this message sponsored by the new jersey tourism board Posts: 4114 \| Registered: Monday, April 25 2005 07:00
Jeros Shock Trooper Member # 6102	written Tuesday, July 19 2005 12:45 Profile #41 quote: Originally written by Zeviz: About time or money, you always need at least some money to enjoy your time. (Infinite life isn't fun if you spend it starving.) You will also need some time to enjoy your money. (A billion dollars does you no good when you are dead.) The trick is to have the right ratio of time and money to be able to enjoy your life the most. This ratio is very different for different people. As for infinite life, I'd never agree to it unless I could end it at any time. Don't forget that the sun is going to go out eventually. And, if you assume that universe is ever-expanding, eventually all stars will go out and the universe will be filled with cold emptiness. An eternity spent in frozen void sounds very similar to some religions' idea of hell. So be very careful what you wish for. :) An eternal frozen hell, something that would make infinite life not worth living for. I agree with Zeviz's point about being able to balance out time and money as they sort of go hand-in-hand in most cases. If you manage your time wisely to make money, you tend to feel more satisfied with your life, unless you're one of those people that perfer a life w/o materialistic goods and services. Of course, there are people that perfer to use their time to help others w/o money (charity, volunteers, etc...) and that would be their satisfaction of life. [ Tuesday, July 19, 2005 12:47: Message edited by: Jeros ] -------------------- "Truly, if there is evil in this world, it lies in the heart of mankind." -Edward D. Morrison Posts: 220 \| Registered: Monday, July 11 2005 07:00