Makaze Posted September 10, 2013 Share Posted September 10, 2013 (edited) If you could meet one or more person(s) from the past, who would he/she/they be? In no particular order: Nikola Tesla Leonardo da Vinci Robert Anton Wilson Anne McCaffrey Diana Winne Jones George Orwell Oscar Wilde Joshua Abraham Norton I Edited September 10, 2013 by Makaze Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peener weener Posted September 10, 2013 Share Posted September 10, 2013 (edited) a symphony isn't an instrumental group, it's a musical form that symphonic rock songs don't actually conform to because of the way symphonies are arranged in time. orchestral metal or metal w/ orchestra sounds more appropriate. nobody ever said a symphony is an instrumental group, the reason it's called symphonic metal is because it borrows heavily from/is influenced by western classical music, and as such has symphonic characteristics. though nightwish does like, opera songs sometimes or whatever also, afaik, symphony is actually a loose term describing an extended piece of music composed for an orchestra? also probably trotsky Edited September 10, 2013 by Stahlypin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Original Alear Posted September 10, 2013 Share Posted September 10, 2013 @The fairly large # of people choosing people from the 3 Kingdoms Era: We had a prompt like this one in a 7th grade class. I chose Jiang Wei. I'll stick by that choice, too. Robert Anton Wilson Ahahahaha. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fush Posted September 10, 2013 Share Posted September 10, 2013 Will Eisner, comics legend who passed away not too long ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Icon of Sin Posted September 10, 2013 Share Posted September 10, 2013 The grandfather I never got to know. A blue beret that died from accidental fire. Going further up in the family tree would be nice, but getting to know my grandfather would've been nice, even if I don't think we'd have that much in common. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eclipse Posted September 11, 2013 Share Posted September 11, 2013 The grandmother that died before I knew her. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JSND Alter Dragon Boner Posted September 11, 2013 Share Posted September 11, 2013 my grandpa or heck even my father would be good enough, but the story that my mom told me about my grandpa is fascinating Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Interest Posted September 11, 2013 Author Share Posted September 11, 2013 If you're wondering why there's no new question today, it's because I had some issues getting back onto the forums last night (D:) Questions will commence as usual, changing tomorrow morning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aleph Posted September 12, 2013 Share Posted September 12, 2013 Oh I was thinking/hoping the question was about our pasts, not history in general. Question is much less interesting now. I believe it's still worth contributing to this particular question's discussion by noting that I don't think my answer would change Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Original Alear Posted September 12, 2013 Share Posted September 12, 2013 Oh I was thinking/hoping the question was about our pasts, not history in general. Question is much less interesting now. I believe it's still worth contributing to this particular question's discussion by noting that I don't think my answer would change I don't see an answer from you...would you choose not to meet anyone? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riariadne Posted September 12, 2013 Share Posted September 12, 2013 off the top of my head Jesus, George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Alexander Hamilton, Abraham Lincoln, Theodore Roosevelt, Ronald Reagan, Fírinne Rivera. probably some more. (no I will not elaborate who the last one is) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aleph Posted September 12, 2013 Share Posted September 12, 2013 I don't see an answer from you...would you choose not to meet anyone? I withheld the answer because it is personal intriguing, but personal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Esau of Isaac Posted September 12, 2013 Share Posted September 12, 2013 Myself. There are so many ways I can correct sad inevitabilities. Meeting famous people wouldn't do anything for me. I can't say I would care to converse with Einstein or the like, They were smart people who were highly specialized, I would learn nothing from them comparatively. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aleph Posted September 12, 2013 Share Posted September 12, 2013 You would surely learn something from them. It might not be as profound as you desire but you would be much less likely to learn nothing. I can learn shit just fine in the present, though. If I was meeting someone from the past I'd want it to be worthwhile in some other fashion. Specifically I'd want to bring them with me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Interest Posted September 12, 2013 Author Share Posted September 12, 2013 Okay new question (finally): To follow up on the previous question: What time period would you go back to? You can choose to stay as long as you like, even for the rest of your days in the time period, but the catch is that any actions your perform in the time period will have absolutely no effect on the timeline. Assume that a second, alternate timeline is created for you the moment you enter the time period. Ancient civilization would be fun (so like...4000 BC for instance). Show off technology and all that for the novelty factor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jedi Posted September 12, 2013 Share Posted September 12, 2013 The Three Kingdoms Era of China granted I don't know Chinese xD but thats my favorite time of history to study [Three Kingdoms officially started in around 220AD but the battles leading up started in the early 190's] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thor Odinson Posted September 12, 2013 Share Posted September 12, 2013 I'd like to visit some but really I like whatever time period that I get to have the most rights and most historical periods women's rights are even worse than it is right now Tang Dynasty of China is actually pretty alright about it though, during Taizhong or Wuzhetian's reign preferably If Ezio was real I'd go to renaissance in a heartbeat but considering he isn't Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Makaze Posted September 12, 2013 Share Posted September 12, 2013 What time period would you go back to? You can choose to stay as long as you like, even for the rest of your days in the time period, but the catch is that any actions your perform in the time period will have absolutely no effect on the timeline. Assume that a second, alternate timeline is created for you the moment you enter the time period. The 1920s. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knight Posted September 12, 2013 Share Posted September 12, 2013 The Renaissance looked like a pretty awesome time to be a smart guy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amelia Posted September 12, 2013 Share Posted September 12, 2013 The 1920s. Too much was going on, imo. I would go back 70s to 90s though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Makaze Posted September 12, 2013 Share Posted September 12, 2013 Too much was going on, imo. I would go back 70s to 90s though. Why do you think I'm interested? Out of curiosity, what did you think of when you said that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phoenix Wright Posted September 12, 2013 Share Posted September 12, 2013 70's/early 80's for like 2 years so I can go to concerts. Though my tastes are broad, dadrock is pretty much my favorite music. I remember watching some movie called The Stoned Age on TV once and thinking to myself, "goddammit if I weren't so interested in science and instead was born in 1958-61 that would be me!" Just think, I'd be able to see Sabbath, Priest, Cult, Motorhead, etc., live! \m/ But I don't want to live in the past forever. Just enough to rock my fuckin head off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riariadne Posted September 12, 2013 Share Posted September 12, 2013 The Revolutionary War time period and Wahsington's presidency because I think it had a lot of people and things that were cool as fuck. Probably be a bit selective though to skip out some boring things and also not spend like 20 years of my life on it. I would say 2009 if timeline changes within reason were allowed though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amelia Posted September 12, 2013 Share Posted September 12, 2013 Why do you think I'm interested? Out of curiosity, what did you think of when you said that? Revolutions, Woman rights, WWII. Lots of events, huh. but my country was crappy at time so nope nope nope Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Integrity Posted September 12, 2013 Share Posted September 12, 2013 I would go back to about 2000, attend a Corrs concert, and then travel back to the present. The past holds no lure to me besides. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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