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The scientists' suicide pact

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Maria Mac
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The scientists' suicide pact

#1 Post by Maria Mac » January 15th, 2016, 11:14 pm

“The idea that their end-of-life decisions could be interfered with by people with the superstitions of medieval inquisitors astounded them, and alarmed them.”

A very moving story about a remarkable couple. http://www.smh.com.au/interactive/2016/the-big-sleep/


Edited: Goodness knows how but I managed to post this in the wrong place and have now moved it.

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#2 Post by Dave B » January 16th, 2016, 7:25 am

Yes, very moving.

I do not normally read such pieces but am glad that I read this one.
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#3 Post by lewist » January 16th, 2016, 8:56 am

Athena! Thank you for posting this. It is moving and thought provoking.
Carpe diem. Savour every moment.

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#4 Post by Alan H » January 16th, 2016, 10:25 am

You may be interested in the Society for Old Age Rational Suicide. The name says it all.
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