F.O.E.D.O.E.

Originally posted by wolfgang59
If you want to criticise a question rather than debate the answer why not start a new thread? the standard of debate here is going down the pan because threads are too interwoven. I'm sure you have complained about threads being hijacked.

it is valid to discuss the strengths and weaknesses of the question within the thread in which the question was introduced.

i don't remember complaining about threads being hijacked.

Originally posted by FMF
How would you live each day differently if it couldn't be you last?

Reminds of a line from the movie, "Source code", "What would you do if you knew you only had one minute to live?" .

Originally posted by VoidSpirit
it is valid to discuss the strengths and weaknesses of the question within the thread in which the question was introduced.

You're basically criticizing the hypothetical situation in the OP for being a hypothetical situation.

This premise is explored and portrayed very powerfully in the movie, "The Bucket List," so I recommend anyone who hasn't seen it, to see it.

Me? Something tells me I would spend my last year partly in denial, and mostly in depression. I'd probably take up drug use. Maybe heroin or morphine.

Originally posted by FMF
How would you live each day differently if it couldn't be you last?

the fact that I could die at any moment negates my ability to answer that question

Originally posted by sumydid
This premise is explored and portrayed very powerfully in the movie, "The Bucket List," so I recommend anyone who hasn't seen it, to see it.

Me? Something tells me I would spend my last year partly in denial, and mostly in depression. I'd probably take up drug use. Maybe heroin or morphine.

The faith is weak in this one.... ;-p

Originally posted by karoly aczel
the fact that I could die at any moment negates my ability to answer that question

It's a great shame when uncertainty and concern about death negates abilities. Perfect for the Spirituality Forum though.

Originally posted by FMF
It's a great shame when uncertainty and concern about death negates abilities. Perfect for the Spirituality Forum though.

The scientific amongst us are certain about, and unconcerned about, our death. It is inevitable. We don't let it negate or retract from what we give and indulge in today, or tomorrow, for as long as we live.

-m.

Originally posted by sumydid
This premise is explored and portrayed very powerfully in the movie, "The Bucket List," so I recommend anyone who hasn't seen it, to see it.

Me? Something tells me I would spend my last year partly in denial, and mostly in depression. I'd probably take up drug use. Maybe heroin or morphine.

I find myself in agreement with both your points. Reckon I wouldn't limit myself to just one drug though, I'd do all of them. Also I'd quit my job.

Originally posted by FMF
It's a great shame when uncertainty and concern about death negates abilities. Perfect for the Spirituality Forum though.

I dont see any shame in living each day as if it was your last.

Basically I have lived like this for some years now. I always spend up. I always have a drink and a smoke. I never hold back material goods for "a rainy day".
I dont have any regrets and if anything comes up that I think I should do then I will make plans to get that done asap.

Originally posted by karoly aczel
I dont see any shame in living each day as if it was your last.

To my way of thinking, living each day as if it was your last is far removed from living life to the full.

Originally posted by FMF
To my way of thinking, living each day as if it was your last is far removed from living life to the full.

Plus just look at the problems the world faces because nobody does any long term planning.

EDIT: It may be great for the individual concerned but it screws everyone else over.

Originally posted by karoly aczel
Basically I have lived like this for some years now. I always spend up. I always have a drink and a smoke. I never hold back material goods for "a rainy day".
I dont have any regrets and if anything comes up that I think I should do then I will make plans to get that done asap.

You are a parent?

Originally posted by FMF
You're basically criticizing the hypothetical situation in the OP for being a hypothetical situation.

i don't think it was that big a deal, my comment simply pointed out that you would get better results asking it to people who have actually been told they have a short time left.