If everyone could painlessly die whenever they wanted, do you think that even pro life people would do it impulsively sometimes?

[R_N]

Just a thought that crossed my mind. I wonder how many people would do it in general as well compared to now.

Would it be a big number or not that big?
What do you guys think?

 

[Suicidebydeath]

Absolutely they would. People are hypocrites, they only think about themselves, they wouldn't think twice if they thought it benefitted themselves in that instant.

 

[roguetrader]

Yes, in a moment of difficulty or darkness, many would. I'd guess 10-25% of the population would be gone easily over the course of everyones lifetime.

 

[FuneralCry]

I believe most people would overall, I honestly don't get why anyone would prefer this tiresome and dreadful existence to the peace of eternal nothingness. Deep down many of the pro-life very likely want to die and they only push anti-suicide views onto other people as they don't want to accept it.

 

[riamu]

oh 100%. even non-suicidal people will sometimes consider catching the bus when bad shit happens. if it was literally just a button press away then i think a lot of people would do it

 

[Agon321]

Of course :). I think everyone experiences a mental crisis at least once in their life and then such a person could use this option. It would also provide a huge gateway to a more risky life, because you always have a spare tire - fast and painless CTB. In my mind's eye I also see people who commit terrorist acts without worrying about the consequences. To sum up, it's a nice option, but it would turn our world upside down :). As for me, I would like to use something like this.

 

[WAITING TO DIE]

Judging by the massive number of people these days who are struggling and have a poor quality of life in general ,
then yes.
The loss of a job, loved one, etc could easily push a normally non-suicidal person to ctb if a quick and painless method was available.

 

[Brown-Jacket Revy]

Not only would they impulsively die, they'd find a way to use this ability to impulsively kill others.