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The Fear of Dying Before You Become Yourself


Issue 1 · Philosophy The Fear of Dying Before You Become Yourself People say they're afraid of death, but often what they really mean is dying as the wrong person. What do we think we’re racing toward when we worry we’ll run out of time? By The Dailicle Desk · June 22, 2026 · 13 min read Every few months someone I know announces, often half-joking, that they’re scared of dying.

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