tracy's thread of thoughts!

        The title “Denial of Death” sounds edgy I know, but it’s more than just some angsty cynical concept made up by a depressed teen. To break it down, start by thinking about things humans do that go towards a goal. We’re talking going to school, buying the newest trending clothes, donating to charity, getting married, having children, and even going to war. What if all the things we hold so much meaning in are made to be a distraction? A distraction from the one thing we all know is going to inevitably occur: death.          As humans, we have an unconscious fear surrounding death because it proves to us how finite and fragile our lives really are. Becker makes it clear that the world is terrifying-- animals in their natural state tear each other apart in cold blood for the one goal of surviving. As horrible as it is, it’s the reality of creatures on this earth—we simply eat, sleep, reproduce, and die. With human...

     “To do philosophy, you don’t need expensive labs or equipment. You don’t need a huge team. You can do it all by yourself.” (“Meet My Pal, the Ancient Philosopher” – Helen De Cruz). People often believe we need resources to grow as a person, but this mindset sets up limitations blocking massive potential without even realizing it. The most important resource we’ve been given in life—our brain, is constantly left unacknowledged on a day to day basis and its importance is dimmed by our chaotic schedules and worldly routines. We as humans are so caught up into operating normally that we’re barely given the time to stop and truly dive deep—contemplate what it means to exist, how we came to be, and how we can navigate our lives.        Sounds overwhelming right? How are you, a singular being, capable of comprehending concepts on that huge of a scale? Well, that’s where the idea of philosophy comes in. With so many different perspectives and countless ye...