A clever time question. Going back to age 5 with everything you know means a second chance at everything. Jumping to age 30 means skipping straight to grown-up life. Which one sounds better?
The case for “Go back to age 5 and keep everything you know”
- You could get top grades easily.
- You would get a second childhood.
- You could avoid every mistake you made.
The case for “Jump forward to age 30 right now”
- You skip exams and awkward years.
- You could start your career right away.
- You would find out who you become.
Our take
Go back to 5. A second childhood with an adult brain sounds like the ultimate cheat code. Jumping to 30 skips too many good memories.
Keep the debate going
Follow-up: what is the first thing you would do differently?
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