Is Death the End of the Story?

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I think for many of us we can't go get there from here for whatever reason and I would not begin to give one because this is what forces you to be agnostic about your reasons. We don't like the idea that we're no different than an animal that seeks pleasure and avoids pain but it's weird why should we want to matter just have a good time life is short enjoy yourself.

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