A person has to be told he is going to die before he can live life to the fullest. True or false?'
'False. Once your death is established, it becomes impossible to live a satisfying life.'
'Would you prefer to know the exact date and time of your death?'
'Absolutely not. It's bad enough to fear the unknown. Faced with the unknown, we can pretend it isn't there. Exact dates would drive many to suicide, if only to beat the system.
— Don Delillo (White Noise)
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