Today’s Question: Would you choose to know the date of your death?
- ShengYuan Xie
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Speak Across prompt: Would you choose to know the date of your death?
This one goes straight to how we handle uncertainty, freedom, and meaning. Some say “yes” to plan life backwards; others say “no” to keep openness and avoid a countdown mindset.
Join the discussion (right here in the comments):
After you vote on Speak Across (Yes/No) with a one-sentence reason, come back and post your thoughts below.
Pick one or more prompts to respond to:
What is one change you’d make this week if you knew the date?
Would knowing give you peace or pressure—why?
Is partial knowledge better (e.g., a rough timeframe)? Explain.
How would you support a friend who chooses the opposite of you?
What does “living well” look like under each choice?
Keep it constructive: be respectful, debate ideas (not people), bring examples or experiences you’re comfortable sharing, and protect privacy.
Your comment can be two lines or ten—what matters is starting the conversation. Add your voice below and reply to at least one person. Let’s turn a quick vote into a real dialogue.

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