Why Millennials Are The “Death Positive” Generation • Discoverology

Why Millennials Are The “Death Positive” Generation

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Why do people in the prime of their lives seem to be preparing for their demise? The answers vary widely, from eminently practical concerns, such as crushing debt and climate change, to social factors, like wellness culture, diverse spiritual practices, and the desire of some millennials to “curate their afterlives.”

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