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Re:Outraged about the Google diversity memo? by tetromino_ on Thursday August 10, 2017 @01:01AM (#14976569)
Yes. Committing homicide is an irrational and maladaptive (i.e. stupid) thing to do in a peaceful 21st century society. Committing suicide is an irrational and maladaptive thing to do in almost all situations in history.
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Re:Outraged about the Google diversity memo? by petre on Thursday August 10, 2017 @02:31AM (#14977013)
Maybe one has a temporary problem (depression) that pushes them to commit suicide. That doesn't mean they're stupid. Robin Williams was definitely not stupid, yet he commited suicide. Terry Pratchett was also diagnosed with Parkinson's disease and had contemplated the idea of assisted suicide in a country where this is legal (Switzerland).
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Re:Outraged about the Google diversity memo? by DonbunEf7 on Thursday August 10, 2017 @03:04AM (#14977144)
Robin Williams had Lewy body dementia [0], which almost certainly contributed to his choice.

[0] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dementia_with_Lewy_bodies

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