Philosophy For A Happy Life
January 14, 2014 1:51 PM Subscribe
Inspirational Sam Berns, who suffered from the premature ageing disease progeria, has passed away at the age of 17.
. Damn, the universe is a cruel fucker sometimes.
posted by octothorpe at 1:59 PM on January 14, 2014 [1 favorite]
posted by octothorpe at 1:59 PM on January 14, 2014 [1 favorite]
His TED Talk in the first link is worth a watch. What an amazing human being.
posted by gman at 2:04 PM on January 14, 2014 [2 favorites]
posted by gman at 2:04 PM on January 14, 2014 [2 favorites]
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posted by DevilsAdvocate at 2:18 PM on January 14, 2014
posted by DevilsAdvocate at 2:18 PM on January 14, 2014
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posted by justsomebodythatyouusedtoknow at 3:24 PM on January 14, 2014
posted by justsomebodythatyouusedtoknow at 3:24 PM on January 14, 2014
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posted by MrBobaFett at 3:50 PM on January 14, 2014
posted by MrBobaFett at 3:50 PM on January 14, 2014
The Berns story is on the cover of this month's Brown Alumni Magazine. My copy arrived yesterday and I stayed up late reading it, then learned of Sam's death this morning.
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posted by needsnoprosecutor at 4:04 PM on January 14, 2014 [1 favorite]
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posted by needsnoprosecutor at 4:04 PM on January 14, 2014 [1 favorite]
What a charming guy. It definitely sucks that he got so little time in comparison to others, but he did a lot with what he had, so hats off to him.
posted by Brandon Blatcher at 6:08 PM on January 14, 2014
posted by Brandon Blatcher at 6:08 PM on January 14, 2014
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His parents were a few years ahead of me at Brown, so I did not know them personally. Nevertheless I have been aware of their situation, and it is tragic. It is amazing what they have managed to do (research-wise), but I am sorry for the necessity.
My thoughts and prayers are with them.
posted by maryrussell at 6:24 PM on January 14, 2014
His parents were a few years ahead of me at Brown, so I did not know them personally. Nevertheless I have been aware of their situation, and it is tragic. It is amazing what they have managed to do (research-wise), but I am sorry for the necessity.
My thoughts and prayers are with them.
posted by maryrussell at 6:24 PM on January 14, 2014
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posted by smangosbubbles at 7:43 PM on January 14, 2014
posted by smangosbubbles at 7:43 PM on January 14, 2014
That Brown alumni magazine article is worth reading; it's amazing how much his family pushed forward research on progeria during his lifetime.
posted by LobsterMitten at 7:49 PM on January 14, 2014
posted by LobsterMitten at 7:49 PM on January 14, 2014
. Sam expanded the knowledge and compassion of millions; every time that happens we should be immensely grateful.
posted by aryma at 7:55 PM on January 14, 2014
posted by aryma at 7:55 PM on January 14, 2014
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My goodness he was just on the Bruins pre-game show like two weeks ago? He was completely charming and it made me want to check out the documentary. What a sweet soul. I wish him well on his journey. My thoughts are with his friends and family.
posted by dorkydancer at 8:57 PM on January 14, 2014
My goodness he was just on the Bruins pre-game show like two weeks ago? He was completely charming and it made me want to check out the documentary. What a sweet soul. I wish him well on his journey. My thoughts are with his friends and family.
posted by dorkydancer at 8:57 PM on January 14, 2014
I will remember him the next time I'm feeling sorry for myself or bitching about some totally unimportant thing.
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