If people could ask for only one real-life wish, what would they choose?
jmvet Tuesday, January 20, 2026I’m thinking about a thought experiment.
Imagine a system where each person is allowed to ask for only one real-life wish. Not money, not magic — just something realistic that other people could help with if they want to.
The constraint is intentional: one wish, ever.
How do you think this limitation would change what people ask for? What kinds of wishes would disappear, and which ones would remain?
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