Terrifying thought: The End of the World. (67)
Desertguy49: That wouldn't be a problem, although cooling the stuff would be when the grid goes offline.
Note to self: Fill the bunker with Co2 fire extinguishers.
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gardenhackle: Not the point. The question is "Why is it more terrifying or horrific to imagine dying in a worldwide apocalypse than dying by any other more mundane and, probably painful, means?".
Makes no difference to me. I'm ready. Don't really want to suffer much though. Just make it quick.
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And...theres a rumour that in the next life, the Rita's are always cold, and you get all your missing socks back 
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demonfairy: I think that the world will end,but not in my life time.Life has a cycle,all things must end.How ever i like to believe in reincarnation,that we get a second change to get it right...but who knows...
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ali110: Hi Garden
The life after death is lie
Ali! I thought you felt differently--explain? And, if you can, please explain what then, if not life after death? Is it a lie because there's more to it or what is your view? thanxThe life after death is lie
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Hmmm. Quite honestly, I don't actually like the idea of dying alone. I hope I will be an old old lady and will have my two beautiful boys/men preferably holding my hands! I don't like the idea of a car accident or heart attack where I might be in pain or suffering not only for me but because it would play on the minds of my loved ones. A bloody great meteorite that kills us all in an instant would not be a bad way to go in my book! I'm not sure about life after death - I guess I'll only know for sure once I'm gone!
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It's really hard to explain how I view this extremely interesting topic, but I will try to and hopefully not sound like I'm just babbling. Here goes: We always try (naturally) to figure things out with the tools we have on hand, that is concepts of space, time, and matter. What factors into the mix of the "afterlife" is that we will be in a spiritual place, void of the concept of "time". (Difficult to imagine, since this earthly existence is focused on the "time" concept.)Some feel that a happy and peaceful demeanor in this life translates to that in the spiritual afterlife, and vice-versa. For instance, if you are in despair and agony on your deathbed, especially emotional agony over regrets, and to put it simply, reckoning that you were in this life a very horrible person, then you're stuck with that -- but if you have come through life with an honest feeling of peacefullness and contentment, then that is what eternity will be for you. Put simply--evil is its own reward, and good is ITS own reward.
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gardenhackle: Is there a more horrific and terrifying thought than the idea that we could experience a cataclysmic event that would destroy all human life on this planet? Or all life of any sort? Or the planet, itself?
It's great stuff for Hollywood movie plots because it strikes at a very primal fear.
So the philosophical question is this: What difference does it really make to you whether you die in a car accident, from a heart attack or from the impact of a super-meteorite that destroys the world and kills everything else, too? When you die, what does it matter whether you die alone or the whole world dies with you? We're all going to die. And most feel that when we do that's it, end of story, there's no more and so it really wouldn't matter. And if you believe in life after death, then also, why would it matter?
It's more than just a Hollywood movie plot, gardenhackle. As we speak scientists are developing machinery to annihilate bodies (meteors, etc...) that are definitely headed toward Earth. There's enough evidence to show that they are indeed coming, and do you not know about the craters in the Southwest caused by these eons ago? I believe one the size of a large beach ball would have enough impact to wipe out a medium size town, and we are talking ones much larger. To answer your question, the concern isn't so much how much it matters how you die, but really, how did you live? That is what is important.It's great stuff for Hollywood movie plots because it strikes at a very primal fear.
So the philosophical question is this: What difference does it really make to you whether you die in a car accident, from a heart attack or from the impact of a super-meteorite that destroys the world and kills everything else, too? When you die, what does it matter whether you die alone or the whole world dies with you? We're all going to die. And most feel that when we do that's it, end of story, there's no more and so it really wouldn't matter. And if you believe in life after death, then also, why would it matter?
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You know these movies where the world is due to end, everyone is informed about it, hopes and prays, etc. I wonder - if scientists discover something catastrophic is fairly imminent, would they really inform us. Seeing as some top secret stuff stays secret (although people speculate) would the end of the world scenario be something we would be told about or just left in ignorance about.
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rohaan: To answer your question, the concern isn't so much how much it matters how you die, but really, how did you live? That is what is important.
Very true Rohaan! Actually we have a huge crater caused by a meteorite that hit the earth hundreds of years ago in the Cradle of Humankind not that far from here....
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Wow_Factor: You know these movies where the world is due to end, everyone is informed about it, hopes and prays, etc. I wonder - if scientists discover something catastrophic is fairly imminent, would they really inform us. Seeing as some top secret stuff stays secret (although people speculate) would the end of the world scenario be something we would be told about or just left in ignorance about.
I am always very careful about this sort of thing, even though we are supposed to have the right and freedom to express how we feel, one must use prudence. That said, I hear you, and validate what you have just written because it is no secret that many of the atrocities during certain wars were concealed from the American people, and by the time the population found out, so much destruction had occured. Of course they don't tell us everything. 
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People tend to make up to much stuff......
death is death,.......... just like a dog or GRASSHOPPER when you are gone,........ you are GONE...........................
death is death,.......... just like a dog or GRASSHOPPER when you are gone,........ you are GONE...........................
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rohaan: It's more than just a Hollywood movie plot, gardenhackle. As we speak scientists are developing machinery to annihilate bodies (meteors, etc...) that are definitely headed toward Earth. There's enough evidence to show that they are indeed coming, and do you not know about the craters in the Southwest caused by these eons ago? I believe one the size of a large beach ball would have enough impact to wipe out a medium size town, and we are talking ones much larger. To answer your question, the concern isn't so much how much it matters how you die, but really, how did you live? That is what is important.
Been to meteor crater in Northern, AZ. It is a pretty awesome hole in the ground, the US also trained the astronauts for the moon landing there.
There was also a pretty huge impact above Siberia in 1908 which killed mostly trees and animals.
From the web
The most significant recorded impact in recent times was the Tunguska event, which occurred in Siberia, Russia, in 1908. This incident involved an explosion that was probably caused by the airburst of an asteroid or comet 5 to 10 km (3.1 to 6.2 mi) above the Earth's surface, felling an estimated 80 million trees over 2,150 km2 (830 sq mi).
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The planet evinces many examples of large impacts. Arizona, Western Australia, Africa, The Gulf of Mexico etc. It is inevitable that it will happen again, but there is not much point in worrying about it. Our species is but a blip in the history of this planet and we will disappear along with our achievements. The Earth will continue to orbit until the Sun goes nova, finally wiping out even the fossil record. Death is simply the end of existence and at that moment all we shall probably think is 'what the hell is that'~lights out.
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Blues63: The planet evinces many examples of large impacts. Arizona, Western Australia, Africa, The Gulf of Mexico etc. It is inevitable that it will happen again, but there is not much point in worrying about it. Our species is but a blip in the history of this planet and we will disappear along with our achievements. The Earth will continue to orbit until the Sun goes nova, finally wiping out even the fossil record. Death is simply the end of existence and at that moment all we shall probably think is 'what the hell is that'~lights out.
Hi again! Like your post--hey have you ever heard this little ditty?Worry and guilt are like the rocking chair:
They give you something to do-----
But you don't get anywhere.:thumbs up
quality of life is a choice, mate!
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cgedvr: DF...whats wrong with trying to get it right the first time...
hey,i want to come back,nobodys perfect so it takes more then one try
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robsantiago15: So, what would you like to be when you reincarnate.
A better person,be able to help others.------ This thread is Archived ------
gardenhackle: Is there a more horrific and terrifying thought than the idea that we could experience a cataclysmic event that would destroy all human life on this planet? Or all life of any sort? Or the planet, itself?
It's great stuff for Hollywood movie plots because it strikes at a very primal fear.
So the philosophical question is this: What difference does it really make to you whether you die in a car accident, from a heart attack or from the impact of a super-meteorite that destroys the world and kills everything else, too? When you die, what does it matter whether you die alone or the whole world dies with you? We're all going to die. And most feel that when we do that's it, end of story, there's no more and so it really wouldn't matter. And if you believe in life after death, then also, why would it matter?
It's great stuff for Hollywood movie plots because it strikes at a very primal fear.
So the philosophical question is this: What difference does it really make to you whether you die in a car accident, from a heart attack or from the impact of a super-meteorite that destroys the world and kills everything else, too? When you die, what does it matter whether you die alone or the whole world dies with you? We're all going to die. And most feel that when we do that's it, end of story, there's no more and so it really wouldn't matter. And if you believe in life after death, then also, why would it matter?
Everyone you care about dies too.
Anything you may of ever done that changed anything would be pointless.
After you're dead you wouldn't even be a memory.
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One atom bomb can ruin your whole day! 
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That wouldn't be a problem, although cooling the stuff would be when the grid goes offline.