Continuation of a Discussion on 'The Denial of Death' with Gratitude to Supporters

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The hosts share gratitude to their supporters and detail different ways for listeners to connect with them via email, Twitter, Reddit, and Patreon. They also discuss various ways to support the podcast financially, like donations, purchasing merchandise, and accessing bonus content by joining Patreon at different subscription tiers.

David and Tamler conclude their discussion of Ernest Becker’s The Denial of Death. We talk about Becker’s philosophy of science (does he have one?), his sweeping explanations for strongman leaders, neuroses, mental illness, sexual fetishes, and the refreshing absence of an answer or resolution to the existential paradox at the heart of being human. Plus, a special Pod Save the Wizards intro - we have a political gabfest about Biden, the infamous debate, Kamala Harris, and more…

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