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The denial of death
The Gray Area with Sean Illing
The Consequences of Human Denial and Disconnect from the Physical World
The growing denial of reality in society, especially seen in children preferring virtual environments over the outdoors, leads to a significant cost in their development as individuals. Ernest Becker's theory highlights that humans are a duality of a symbolic self and an animal body facing mortality. With the shift away from physical immersion towards virtual experiences, there are potential repercussions on human connection with nature and personal growth.
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