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[Prompt] Once every year, you have the power to swap minds with someone. However, there's a catch: the target is completely random, and the swap lasts for only one minute. (beehaw.org)

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This idea popped into my head this morning, and I just wanted to share it with you all. If you find it interesting, feel free to write something based on it. ☺️

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[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I can't say I have a story idea for it, but I can say that personally, I find the idea deeply terrifying. I am painfully aware that there is a lot in this world that I do not want to experience, and I do not find any counterbalancing thrill for any other bit of someone's life I might experience.

But for many types of gambling, I feel a negative feedback loop instead of a positive one. I can see the risks really fast.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago

Funnily enough, that type of conclusion is something I thought about when coming up with this prompt - that this kind of ability could definitely lead to some horrible experiences. I'm sure that inhabiting another person's body, for even just one mundane minute of their lives, would be disorienting by itself.