I think most people actually do fear death itself more than the process of dying. The process of dying in modern societies is often utterly horrific to a degree

I think most people actually do fear death itself more than the process of dying. The process of dying in modern societies is often utterly horrific to a degree many people are unaware of, and people subject their loved ones to this process out of a misplaced notion of kindness. The only logical reason to do this is because death itself is feared even more. Related: https://slatestarcodex.com/2013/07/17/who-by-very-slow-decay/ https://slatestarcodex.com/2013/07/17/who-by-very-slow-decay...