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The Falling Man - Photograph taken by AP photographer Richard Drew of a man falling from the World Trade Center during the September 11 attacks (en.wikipedia.org)
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[–] FlyingSquid@lemmy.world 2 points 1 year ago (3 children)

Can you imagine how long it took to fall? So much time to be aware that you're going to die. A death by torture. But his other option was die in a fire. I have no idea what I would choose.

[–] severien@lemmy.world 2 points 1 year ago

Basically everybody with that choice jumps.

[–] pc_admin@aussie.zone 1 points 1 year ago

Fuck getting burned, I'd jump too.

[–] decadentrebel@lemmy.world 1 points 1 year ago

I'm not sure of the site schematics, but wouldn't you die of smoke inhalation on most fires? If so, you'd be dead long before the flames touch you. There's some discomfort for sure, but it's worth considering over a long plummet to your death.