WATCH: What if everybody knew when they were going to die?

Throughout history humanity has strived to prolong its life, aiming to survive for as long as possible by delaying death through all sorts of lifestyle choices and well-being techniques.

But, what if we all knew precisely when we were going to die? How would that knowledge change day-to-day life?

What impact would it have on global society? And, what sort of psychological shift would it inspire?

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