Discussion Death Cafes

[Rosiel]

It's the first time I've heard of this concept, but it's interesting to see!

Death cafes report surge of interest since Covid-19 outbreak

Global movement encourages honest and open conversation online about mortality

www.theguardian.com

Do you guys think it is step in the right direction?

 

[GoodPersonEffed]

When I saw the title of this thread, I thought of the coffee shops in the Netherlands that sell marijuana. I thought, "That would be a fitting country to have suicide cafes." I would have been only mildly surprised if that's what this thread was about.

 

[InTheAirTonight]

It doesn't seem related to euthanasia or the right-to-die movement. Don't see much value in this. "Death cafe" just poorly named to draw attention/clicks

 

[Soulless_Angel]

The one mentioned isnt far from me, not some where ill be visiting any time soon for sure, sorry but what a crap concept

 

[ladolcemorte]

I am part of a death cafe. I find it very comforting. I do not disclose that I am suicidal, but it is a safe space to discuss death in general without raising suspicion.

 

[Ardesevent]

Yeah, the discussing death without suspicion could help a lot of people become pro-choice, since it could show them new perspectives. But other than that, I doubt it will do much.

 

[s1mplem3]

It is a step but I doubt government and society will allow it.