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You can know the exact date of your death, or the exact cause — but not both. Which do you choose?
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Why this dilemma matters
Moral dilemmas like this expose a gap between what feels principled and what feels workable. Choosing “Know WHEN: plan your life, but live with a countdown ticking in your head” prioritises consistency with one rule; choosing “Know HOW: avoid the cause, but never know if your precautions actually worked” gives more weight to attention to specific consequences.
Worth asking yourself
- What cost are you more willing to accept?
- Which value should matter more here?
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