Oddbean new post about login | logout Some people say that when you die, you have a life review and see how your actions impacted others. That’s like the real-world version: nostr:note1zgngr64j80u7zkrww040zut6hcc7vxff9e9zhdvqznvgg6g3gsxseah4ny
For years the UK had a show called “This is Your Life” which was a look back on the life, impact, and accomplishments of every day, less known people. It always pulled together people the individual had not seen in years but had impacted. I remember watching the show as a kid and feeling emotional and inspired at the same time.
Every time I see this clip posted, I have to stop and watch it. They just made a movie about this guy with Anthony Hopkins. I have not seen it yet, but it just hit Amazon.
A healthy skepticism for all things. What aspect of this narrative would have had to occur for this to have been real? See ‘Angel At The Fence’ and other post-war narratives.