Episode 287: Gods With Anuses (The Denial of Death Pt. 1)
Very Bad Wizards
Exploring Human Existential Terror
This chapter delves into the paradoxical nature of human existence, discussing the suppression of existential terror by societal constructs and cultural norms. It explores how different cultures and thinkers have grappled with mortality and bodily functions, highlighting the dual nature of man as both a symbolic self and a mortal being. The conversation also touches on transcendental yearnings, fear of death, and personal reflections on facing mortality.
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