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#TalkAboutIt S5Ep6: #Euthanasia

Updated August 06, 2015 15:48:16

Some say comedy and tragedy go hand in hand. Del Irani talks to a comedian who is taking her experiences of contemplating euthanasia to the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. She also meets the young Australian man who wants the right to "die with dignity" at home.

Statistics reveal that Generation Y have the lowest level of wellbeing and are among the most stressed - so is Gen Y stuck in a modern day rat race?

We also look at the pet pampering trend in Hong Kong, where owners are splashing out on their beloved pooches.

Del Irani

Source: #TalkAboutIt | Duration: 27min 1sec

Topics: euthanasia, work, social-media, australia, asia

Posted August 09, 2013 11:45:43 | Updated August 27, 2013 14:34:24

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