Should we fear death? [Maura Ball‪]‬ The Examined Life

Death is scary. We don't want to think about the infinite unknown. And being a speck not more than star dust. But what if contemplating death is the way you live a fuller, more purposeful and happy life? [Episode 50]


Maura is the founder of Hello Mortal a platform dedicated to familiarizing us with the great unknown.

Learn more about Maura:

• Maura's X/Twitter



References from the show:

• The Denial of Death by Ernest Becker

• The Five Invitations by Frank Ostaseski

• A Beginner's Guide to the End by Dr. BJ Miller

• The Lily House



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