Would you rather...

Have the sense of smell of a dog

Have the eyesight of an eagle

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Oct 26, 2009

VintageAnimals

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Have the sense of smell of a dog

A dog's sense of smell is specialized for detection and tracking, letting you navigate, find people, and sense danger in ways sight cannot
Enhanced eyesight only helps in good lighting, while smell functions in darkness, fog, and any environment

Have the eyesight of an eagle

Smelling everything at heightened intensity would make public spaces, bathrooms, and close human contact overwhelming or nauseating
Eagle eyesight gives a meaningful practical advantage at distance with no social or sensory downside
A powerful sense of smell with no ability to filter input would make everyday environments nearly unbearable

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Would you rather...

Have the sense of smell of a dog

Have the eyesight of an eagle