In my political ecology class this week we discussed death as it relates to environmental issues. We spoke about the language and practice of sustainability and the unbalanced focus on limits and lack. There is a great deal of fear framing surrounding so many ecological problems which, as ironic as it is may be, inherently intensifies consumption. It is interesting to see our hording of material goods as connected to our fascination with immortality, as a way of ensuring some sort of security, a piece of permanence in the face of a fearful and uncertain passage.
I am so intrigued to learn more about concepts of immortality across cultures, and the different ways humans mentally equip themselves to prepare for and experience death in their lives. I never grew up connected to any sort of religion but I think after reflecting so much on death a religious studies class may be in order. I recently came across this video discussing some these topics which i hope to track down:
"Flight From Death: The Quest for Immortality"
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