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First woman dies in ‘suicide capsule’ in Switzerland (www.volkskrant.nl)

submitted 2 months ago by Philosofuel@futurology.today to c/futurology@futurology.today

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In a first, an American woman used a suicide pod to take her own life. The process took place in Switzerland. It's done by pumping in only nitrogen gas, so the person will lose goes dizzy, loses consciousness and eventually dies. Enter futurama memes.

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[–] TriflingToad@lemmy.world 4 points 1 month ago (2 children)

You say this now but man you don't want to see how sad a dog is when they are really old can hardly walk. Sit in the corner all day and just be alone. Only coming out for food/water.

[–] Mycatiskai@lemmy.ca 3 points 1 month ago

I say that knowing that if it gets really bad I know how to take care of him painlessly but without euthanyl so I can bury him where he deserves to be decompose back into the universe.

So far he is 13.5 years old, blind in one eye, has had 2 tumour removed, a current tumour pressing on his brain, is on 3 different meds (4 if you include occasional CBD) he still runs and chases for kibbles and loves his humans so he's probably not ready to go yet. Maybe 6 months from now will be different but that is a 6 months from now problem.

[–] 100_kg_90_de_belin@feddit.it 3 points 1 month ago

I have a dog that is getting old, and I dread that day.