What If You Knew the Date and Time You Will Die?

We all know our time here is limited. But we don't know by how much. Are we better off not knowing when we'll die? Or would a countdown help us all to lead happier and more fulfilling lives? If you knew exactly when you were going to die, what would you change about the way you live?

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What If is a mini-documentary web series that takes you on an epic journey through hypothetical worlds and possibilities. Join us on an imaginary adventure — grounded in scientific theory — through time, space and chance, as we ask what if some of the most fundamental aspects of our existence were different.

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