In Greek mythology, Charon was the aged boatman who ferried the souls of the dead across the River Styx to the gates of the underworld. Upon entering your birthdate and gender, the CharonClock will display a countdown in seconds until your predicted demise, along with the words "Carpe Diem - Seize the Day" The large number of seconds show that you still have time to accomplish great things, and the speed at which they count down impels you to live fully.