2007-03-21 22:52:38 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Other - Society & Culture
Interesting that most people have said no. I don't think I would want to know either. But why not?
If I did know, I could plan out my life in a rational way. And that's part of the problem.. We are not totally rational. That, I think, is a strength. Irrationality is a valuable gift, in my opinion. It causes to do things without expecting "repayment", it enables us to take risks that enhance our and other people's lives.
But death is inevitable. So, I would rather live my life as if every day were my last. What does that mean? It means trying to do things that I will not regret doing. making sure my loved ones know that I love them, treating others as I would wish to be treated myself. I do not succeed all the time, but it makes me think about how I act and how I want people to remember me when I do die.
2007-03-21 23:13:47 · answer #1 · answered by Paul G 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes. So that I could make sure I did everything I wanted to do in life and told everyone I love that I loved them before I died. There's nothing worse than sudden unexpected death.
2007-03-22 05:57:02 · answer #2 · answered by andy4bes 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hm - I wouldn't mind because if there was anything I really wanted to do but couldn't because of money practicalities, knowing when I was going to die I could fulfil my dream nearer to the time of my death when I wouldn't need any more money.
2007-03-22 06:13:28 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No - I prefer to enjoy the present and not live in an alcoholic daze awaiting death.
2007-03-22 05:57:15 · answer #4 · answered by Foxxy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes i would want to know. I dont like surprises! But really then i wouldnt have to worry about waiting for it and could get on living and doing everything i always wanted to do.
2007-03-22 06:01:14 · answer #5 · answered by Skating Nun 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
NO. I would stress about it until it actually came about. It would ruin the living part of my life. Ignorance is bliss in some things...this is one of them. Good question!!!
2007-03-22 05:55:48 · answer #6 · answered by roritr2005 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, i'd probably wrap myself up in cotton wool on the day and hope for the best.
2007-03-22 05:54:55 · answer #7 · answered by kit 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, I think if you knew exactly how little time you've got left, you would not waste your time on petty things anymore.
2007-03-22 05:57:06 · answer #8 · answered by stoutseun69 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no, i will not want to know, because i will realise that there is just too much things left undone and makes me wanna race against time
2007-03-22 05:56:20 · answer #9 · answered by pee_bag 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, because then you would think about it all the time and not enjoy life
2007-03-22 05:58:28 · answer #10 · answered by dixidan_2000 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋