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The awareness of death also has a profound impact on human psychology. According to Solomon, the terror of death can give rise to a range of psychological defenses, including denial, repression, and projection. These defenses allow individuals to avoid confronting the reality of their own mortality, and to maintain a sense of invincibility.

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Embracing the Impermanence of Life