I want to believe in it because the thought of hell or oblivion fucking existentially terrifies me. I like being a human. Or at least a sentient self aware creature.
But I don't know what to believe because I don't know the truth. :(
You effectively are your memories (with caveats). Its weird but true. If someone I knew literally did not remember anything (like, baby level) I would have to contend with that person I knew being dead.