PH2T3R The Journal of Solar Culture What Is A Good Death?
Sep 14, 2025
Join philosophical writer C. B. Robertson, author of *The Hero and the Man*, and Agnitor (Drew Voer), a participant in masculine ideals discussions, as they explore the concept of a 'good death'. They challenge transhumanist views, emphasizing the importance of embracing mortality while preparing for death with dignity, reminiscent of the samurai. The hosts dissect cherished cultural narratives, and the impact of death on legacy, bravery in facing threats, and the stark contrast between fantasies of an epic exit and the realities of life’s final act.
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Mortality Gives Life Narrative Weight
- Assuming mortality gives death narrative weight and shapes how you live now.
- C. B. Robertson argues our relationships and shared story make the manner of death significant.
Found Dead While Doing What He Loved
- C. B. Robertson recounts a pheasant-hunter who was found dead in a field and was known to have wanted to die hunting.
- The anecdote shows some people choose meaningful final acts that define their memory.
Rehearse How You’ll Face Death
- Rehearse your response to unavoidable death so you can keep dignity under pressure.
- Jack Donovan recommends deciding ahead how you'll behave in a crisis to avoid hysterics.
