Dying Tag Archive
Would you beat death by uploading your brain to a computer?
Would you beat death by uploading your brain to a computer? In the 200,000 or so years humans have existed on this planet, it’s fair to …
Famous last words… the top ten movie goodbyes
Have you ever sat around thinking or talking about what your last words might be? Sounds morbid but it’s surprisingly fun to think about – especially …
Are other European countries better at planning for death than the UK?
Here’s a look at the differences between the UK and the rest of Europe when it comes to our favourite topic: end of life planning. While …
How will nanotechnology impact death?
Nanotech is the altering of matter at the tiniest scales, such as the atomic, molecular and supramolecular scale. In the realm of nanoscience, scientists deal with …
How are hospices changing for people dying?
How are hospices changing? It’s thought that the design of a hospice or hospital can impact on the quality of a person’s death. The palliative care …
A Psychotherapist’s View: When the person dying is open about death
When my friend died, she taught me a timely lesson about living When my friend was dying, I lost my voice. I was left speechless with …
Does the wellness trend mask a fear of death and dying?
We look at what our culture’s fascination with ‘wellness’ can teach us about our approach to death. There’s a whole lot of truth in the benefits …