If the end of the world were imminent, would you like to know about it beforehand, or would you prefer that it just happen without knowing?

I am pretty certain that I would like to know about it in advance so that I could feel at least somewhat in control over this uncontrollable event. It is somewhat similar to me having the urge to look down and directly observe the needle plunging into my vein, when having blood taken from my arm. I feel I need to know what is happening at exactly that specific moment, so that I can feel a little bit better about the situation.

Being aware of the end of the world would be no different. (Well very different, because of its nature, but similar concept in terms of me preferring to be informed). I think it would give me ample time to at least try to call my friends and loved ones that live too far away for me to see them again, and tell them one last heartfelt goodbye.

I could also opt to keep my children out of school and my husband at home (why try to work on the last day of Earth? ) so that we can spend our final hours together as a family and be together when the hour of doom arrives. I would also like to have the opportunity to tell my family how much they mean to me and tell them how valuable the time we shared has been to me.

I would definitely need some time to come to terms with the fact that my life (along with everyone else’s) is ending soon and that certain dreams and aspiration I had for the future (as well as the future of my children) will now never come true. Knowing somewhat ahead of time what will happen could likely give me at least a fraction of that time to help me cope and make my peace with Earth’s fate that affects us all.

Yes, I would like to know it in advance so I can ask for forgiveness for all my trespasses and I can tell all my loved ones that I do love them. But who knows when it's going to happen...

I would like to know about it so I can say my goodbyes to friends and family. And quit my job!

I cant really gove you an answer,but what I can give you is a way to a solution, that is you have to find the anglde that you relate to or peaks your interest. A good paper is one that people get drawn into because it reaches them ln some way.As for me WW11 to me, I think of the holocaust and the effect it had on the survivors, their families and those who stood by and did nothing until it was too late.