What does possibly necessary mean in modal logic [crazy question actually]

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The discussion explores the philosophical implications of existence and self-awareness. It begins with a proposition that suggests if one perceives themselves as the only reality (X), then they cannot conceive of their own annihilation (Z). The argument posits that if X is equivalent to Y (the self), then the inability to imagine Z (annihilation) follows logically. The poster clarifies that they are not asserting the necessity of eternal existence but rather contemplating the nature of existence and the concept of oblivion. The post ultimately acknowledges that it may not align with the philosophy forum's guidelines.
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Suppose the following

X is not necessarily not Y.
If X is Y then X necessarily cannot be Z.
Does that mean X cannot be Z?

I probably screwed up stating that...

To clarify
The first line is meant to be a solipsistic statement - I may be all there is.
The second line is meant to state that if I am all there is then I cannot imagine being annihilated.
In the third line I conclude that I cannot imagine my annihilation.


I'm not concluding that we must "live" forever in oblivion but it's kinda the idea.
 
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