Dōmo arigatō, Mr. Roboto

Crazy hypothetical: Dōmo arigatō, Mr. Roboto *

You have been offered an opportunity to have your body replaced with a sophisticated android.  You will look and sound the exact same[1] but your body will be able to do amazing things.  It will be much faster, stronger, and more durable.  It would in essence make you the most physically gifted person in any field.  It will not wear out or get weaker.  The only down side is you would lose most sensory feeling.  You could no longer smell or taste anything.  While you would still see and hear, your sense of touch would be limited to the most basic like wearing a very thick glove over your entire body.  So a hug or handshake would have no warmth to it.  You would never feel hot or cold or a breeze across your skin.  You would never feel tired, or hungry but also never satisfied or well rested.  All bad or good sensations would cease. You would be the exact same all the time.

Would you take the deal?

*Crazy Hypothetical is a mental game that gives you a conditional choice that gets you thinking about a subject. I used these for several years as discussion starters in Bible class. This one is a good way to discuss the value of life and morality.

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[1] Or if you want an upgrade in that department that is fine as well.