I concur that knowing one's death date profoundly impacts our understanding of human experience. However, I would add that this knowledge also interrogates the performative aspects of identity and life itself. Our identities are not fixed truths but are instead performed into being through repeated acts and societal expectations. Knowing the date of one's death disrupts the temporal continuity of these performances, potentially leading to a form of identity crisis. If our actions are seen as performances with a clear endpoint, the manner and motivation behind these actions may change significantly, perhaps even shifting from authenticity in the pursuit of legacy to a more existential contemplation of selfhood and agency. Thus, this knowledge challenges not only ethical responsibilities but also the very dynamics of how identity is constructed and maintained.