Mind control is objectively the best option. Using the ability to affect the dispositions of others, I’d easily be able to perv on guys and hump them in their sleep.
Yet you could also do much more good with mind control powers than the others. You could be the ultimate mediator, force peace through a means other than violence, get massive changes in place to help the environment, etc. The power absolutely has potential for great evil, but a good person could accomplish much.
There’s a wonderful short story about something adjacent to mind control. If you’re a horror fan, it might be enjoyable. “The Things” by Peter Watts (audiobook available)
I believe the counter-argument to that would be that no act that is a result of mind control could be considered to be unequivocally good. The act of mind control itself is an inherent evil because it is forcing someone to do something they may not intrinsically desire without their consent. It’s mental rape. Even in a scenario where the outcome is good, the ends wouldn’t justify the means.
I’m not 100% sure how far this argument extends for me, but I find it generally more persuasive than the notion that “one good person” will be able to net more good than harm from the use of the power.
Anon might need to see a doctor. I don’t think it’s normal to become incontinent the moment you turn 30. Also, I’ve personally never had any issues with holding it in.
Yeah, I would think about my diet/stress/caffeine level if I even had cramps before a shit, like what are you doing to your body if shitting is regularly a struggle at age 30 without a medical problem? Your life could be so much better if you took care of yourself/sought medical advice. I know not everyone can afford to see a doctor, but it’s cheaper to catch something like bowel cancer early.
Yeah, fiber would be 0 help here, and possibly make it worse. Anon needs to see a doctor.
Personally I find it annoying and frustrating that people will automatically assume poop problems means the person needs more fiber no matter what. It’s not a magic cure-all, and pretending like it is is completely stupid
Got anxiety? No you don’t. Need to study for a test? Your new photographic memory says otherwise. Wish you could play a game again for the first time? Can’t wait to play that new game I just heard about, it’s gotten all kinds of praise!
if you get to just control one person’s mind, I guess. I’m good enough at my own. I was interpreting it as controlling anyone’s mind, as in a bunch of people at a time. You could just tell them you’re invisible, for one.
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