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“But he gave no greater gift than the one he offered me shortly before he died, and it was a gift that answers for all time the question of whether it is rational or appropriate to strive for “ambitious” therapy in those who are terminally ill. When I visited him in the hospital he was so weak he could barely move, but he raised his head, squeezed my hand, and whispered, “Thank you. Thank you for saving my life.”

Book:Love's Executioner and Other Tales of Psychotherapy

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Love's Executioner and Other Tales of Psychotherapy

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Irvin D. Yalom

Irvin D. Yalom is an American author renowned for his psychological novels and philosophical reflections. His works delve into the essence of human existence, as well as psychotherapy and interpersonal relationships. more

“How can intermediate level beings see or experience this artificial life? The answer is that we already have virtual reality goggles through which we can view, in three dimensions, sporting events on the opposite side of the world. Today you can purchase equipment that enables you to watch and listen to a professional basketball game that takes place in the United States while you are in your bedroom in Japan, wearing the virtual reality goggles and headphones. Imagine the authenticity, accuracy and realism of virtual reality that a civilization a thousand years more advanced than us can produce!”

Gnosticism Artificial Life Goggles Simulation Hypothesis Headphone Exists Already Year 3020

Book:Alien Parasites: 40 Gnostic Truths to Defeat the Archon Invasion!

Source: Alien Parasites: 40 Gnostic Truths to Defeat the Archon Invasion!

“The simple view is that medicine exists to fight death and disease, and that is, of course, its most basic task. Death is the enemy. But the enemy has superior forces. Eventually, it wins. And, in a war that you cannot win, you don't want a general who fights to the point of total annihilation. You don't want Custer. You want Robert E. Lee, someone who knows how to fight for territory that can be won and how to surrender it when it can't, someone who understands that the damage is greatest if all you do is battle to the bitter end.”

Life Death Fighting Doctors Medicine Illness Mortality Heroic Measures

Book:Being Mortal: Medicine and What Matters in the End

Source: Being Mortal: Medicine and What Matters in the End

“Man is the most unpredictable specie of all creatures, the most rebellious and the most unreasonable, especially those who finds a cause in the worship of carved graven images and those who kills others and dies murdering to attain their selfish goals of the promises of sensual rewards.”

False Worship

Author:Oluseyi Akinbami

“I wish I could tell him that we’re going through the same thing. I wish I could speak to him like I want to instead of like I’m supposed to. But the idea of admitting that I need help is too much to bear, so I turn away.”