Death
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The Illusion of Being Special
None of us is free from the risk of harm or misfortune, but “cheerful pessimism” can help us better cope when misfortune strikes.
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On Finitude: the Beauty of a Horribly Limited Life
Finitude is the definition of human existence. Instead of hating the fact we’re limited, we can find comfort within those limits.
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You Should Not Be Careful Who You Love
“You should care about things in a way that makes it a possibility that tragedy will happen to you.”
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How Thinking About Death Can Make You Happier
“Remembering that I’ll be dead soon is the most important tool I’ve ever encountered to help me make the big choices in life.”
