Podcasts that mention 📚 The Denial of Death by Ernest Becker, Ernest Becker

Ernest Becker talked about this in his book 'Denial of Death', stating that the fear of death is an important motivator in our lives.

During the conversation, John Vervaeke references 'Denial of Death' by Ernest Becker, highlighting how the fear of death serves as a significant motivator for human behavior. This mention is part of a broader discussion about the origins of the meaning crisis.

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First of all, I would say when I was in high school, I think my father actually encouraged me to read this book. I read Ernest Becker's 'Denial of Death,' which I found, and still find, to be one of the most profound works I’ve ever come across.

David Wolpe recalls that during high school, his father encouraged him to read Ernest Becker's 'Denial of Death,' a book he considers profoundly influential on his understanding of society and mortality.

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Ernest Becker—I'm not sure if you're familiar with the philosopher; he wrote the book 'Denial of Death'—his idea is that one of the core motivations of human beings is our terror of death.

In this segment, Lex Fridman discusses the book 'Denial of Death' authored by Ernest Becker, highlighting the notion that one of humanity's fundamental motivations stems from a deep-seated fear of death. This idea suggests a contrast between human fears and those of animals, such as cats, and contributes to a broader conversation around the essence of human nature.

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