Originally posted by: jonks
This is the toughest decision I've had to make all week

I'm basing my criteria not on altruism, but more of a "what can this do for me wrt chicks and money". And if I can rescue a damsel or innocent in the bargain, fine.
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So I'm going with mind-reading. I'd never again be able to have a surprise party or wonder what xmas gift I'll be getting, but I will be able to know which guy my wife is banging so I can set him up for accidental dismemberment. No one would ever be able to con me, or lie to me without me knowing. But I'd probably lose the ability to trust anyone completely after hearing their innermost thoughts. But if I know what they are thinking, I don't need to trust them since they'd never be able to surprise me. It would probably make me feel really lonely, so I'd have to do some good deeds to make me feel worthwhile. No one ever wants to look at the negatives of these powers, but having examined the pros and cons, this is the one for me.