In the twentieth century, death terrifies men less than the absence of real life. All these dead, mechanized, specialized actions, stealing a little bit of life a thousand times a day until the mind and body are exhausted, until that death which is not the

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physical death, but a lifeless existence devoid of meaning and purpose. In the modern age, people are more afraid of losing the essence of what makes them human - vibrant experiences, authentic connections, and fulfilling goals - as they become trapped in monotonous routines and mindless distractions. Death itself has become less terrifying compared to the numbing emptiness and lack of vitality that can pervade one's existence in a world driven by superficial and artificial pursuits.

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