Death is near

Do people think about death every once in a while? Me, I often think of it. As a thinker AND Atheist, one can’t help but try to wrap one’s mind around the concept of not existing. Religious or superstitious people have it much easier in my opinion. You don’t need to prove that any particular religion’s answer is correct. You just need to believe.

Having pondered on this for a long time, I found a less complex path of thought which leads to the answer. You know how when people get knocked up hard on the head, they get brain damage, and their behavior or personality changes? The undoubtedly proves (in the sense of being able to check and verify in the REAL WORLD) that “you” arises from your brain. You are a function of your brain. So, what happens when you die? You brain rots, decays and disappears. Come up with the conclusion yourself.

Now, someone somewhere wrote something which I quite agree about. A comment regarding the death of a particular famous individual this week. His death probably shocked a lot of people, and made them realize that death is inevitable, nearer than one might think. I’m talking about Micheal Jackson in case you didn’t guess that yet.

Who are these people? Probably those who have never really listened to his music. Like me, he was just a distant pop figure, somewhat like Elvis Presley, but still ALIVE. Suddenly, after his death, his music is fashionable again. Must someone die before his music is worth your listening? One thing that I particularly detest is short sob stories or sympathies. Especially in places like facebook.

Rest in peace MJ. Even though you didn’t know me, nor I knew you. Even though I thought your music was old and un-hip. Even though you touched little kids. Maybe I’m just a conforming non-conformist.

(BRB, my phone is ringing. Oh, it’s Mr. Plastic Toy maker… the first batch of MJ figurines are ready?.. Awesome..)