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'Suicide pod' is completely legal and approved for use in Switzerland (www.unilad.com)
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[–] fubarx@lemmy.ml 13 points 10 months ago (4 children)

Engineering geek here.

Curious why you would need a whole pod? Wouldn't something small, like a scuba mask connected to a gas supply work?

[–] xor@sh.itjust.works 6 points 10 months ago

the pod is so you can't change your mind once you press "on"

[–] workerONE@lemmy.world 5 points 10 months ago* (last edited 10 months ago)

If you are alone in an apartment you wouldn't want to accidentally flood your whole apartment with nitrogen after you die, it could be dangerous to anyone who finds you. Similarly it wouldn't be good to release nitrogen everywhere with neighbors so close.

[–] Dolphinfreetuna@lemmy.world 4 points 10 months ago (1 children)

While a scuba mask is doable, other articles say your loved ones are in the room. So it's a way to say goodbyes.

[–] nutsack@lemmy.world 4 points 10 months ago

the family members don't have to put on the mask

[–] sibloure@beehaw.org 3 points 10 months ago* (last edited 10 months ago)

Just a guess but I think not having any medical gear strapped to my face would feel more comfortable.