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Can ageing be stopped? A biologist explains
Nature Podcast
Embrace Mortality to Understand Humanity
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Humans uniquely possess awareness of mortality, unlike other species that may recognize death but not its inevitability. This consciousness of our own expiration shapes human culture and thought, marking a significant aspect of the human experience. While some animals may sense danger or pain related to death, only humans understand the concept of aging as the reason behind mortality, influencing our worldview and societal values.
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