RomeoStevens comments on [Open Thread] Stupid Questions (2014-02-17) - Less Wrong

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Comment author: FiftyTwo 17 February 2014 07:02:47PM 3 points [-]

Given the low probability of curing death in our lifetimes isn't psychological acceptance of death more likely to make one happy?

Comment author: RomeoStevens 18 February 2014 01:02:11AM 5 points [-]

If we end biological aging we still have accidents. If we end accidents we still have suicide. If we end suicide we still have the heat death of the universe.

Making peace with death isn't a terrible use of time regardless of circumstance.

Comment author: Creutzer 18 February 2014 01:33:35AM 4 points [-]

If we end suicide we still have the heat death of the universe.

Also, a pretty disgusting totalitarian regime.

Comment author: RomeoStevens 18 February 2014 02:10:13AM 5 points [-]

Or it is still an option but no one ever takes it because existing is universally awesome.