I think the idea is to draw a parallel between something we're repulsed by, find abhorrent, and feel we ought to eliminate (like a violent death from being ripp

I think the idea is to draw a parallel between something we're repulsed by, find abhorrent, and feel we ought to eliminate (like a violent death from being ripped apart by a dragon) and something that we consider a natural and inevitable part of life but that doesn't really differ much from the first thing(death from aging). It's a pretty common metaphor in transhumanist circles. I remember this piece comparing the elimination of "natural" unhappiness to the advent of painkillers making a strong impression on me: https://www.hedweb.com/hedab.htm https://www.hedweb.com/hedab.htm