For a rational mind, based on facts and science, there may be little doubt that we cease to exist after death. Of course, one can’t rule out the possibility that we live in some kind of simulated reality — but since this can be neither proved nor disproved, you’re free to believe it if it helps.

In fact, that might be the most rational choice, and here’s why: if death is the end, you won’t be around to regret being wrong, but while you live, that belief can make things feel less miserable. It will let you hold on to hope until the very last moment — and then, in case you were wrong? Well, nothing, as I already mentioned in one of my previous posts.