On the Illusion of Appearances

Is it death we fear, or aging?

This is Part 2 in a two-part essay—Part 1 was published last Monday.

Pt II: The Cake is Delicious

Appearances. That word intrigues me. After Alex and I talk about death for a while, I ask him, is it not really the fear of aging that makes us so anxious, not necessarily death? I’m with Socrates —we don’t know what lies on the other side; I’m also with Budd…