However, if 99% of the world's population died and the remainder had to scratch out a difficult living, I think it would be difficult to distance myself from the reality that my existence, as I had known it to that point, was dead.
One of the great things about the human spirit is the resilience of our species and our individuals. However, it's hard for me to think I'd just accept it as part of a greater purpose. (In fact, that language makes me think of a religious approach to death -- "they're in a better place" -- which does nothing to soften the blow from a loved one's death.)
However, if 99% of the world's population died and the remainder had to scratch out a difficult living, I think it would be difficult to distance myself from the reality that my existence, as I had known it to that point, was dead.
One of the great things about the human spirit is the resilience of our species and our individuals. However, it's hard for me to think I'd just accept it as part of a greater purpose. (In fact, that language makes me think of a religious approach to death -- "they're in a better place" -- which does nothing to soften the blow from a loved one's death.)