Редактирование: Deathism (раздел)

=== In society ===
[[File:Deathism.jpg|right|thumb|A Deathist and [[Feminism and transhumanism|feminist]] intersectional view]]
Popular memes include:<ref>[http://listverse.com/2012/12/12/10-terrifying-downsides-to-immortality/ 10 Terrifying Downsides to Immortality]</ref>

* Global Decay - [[life extension and overpopulation risk|overpopulation]] and severe environmental issues
* Relative Time - suggesting memories will decay in time
* Mental Decay - such as dementia, but this is why we need to increase our [[healthspan]] and well as lifespan
* Severe Social Divides - [[oligarchic transhumanism|oligarchy]]
* No Value - devaluation of time-bound human experiences
* Monotony - the idea that we won't be able to find infinitely creatively things to do and kill ourselves
* No Social Progression - freezing of current social norms
* No Retirement or Welfare - probably a fair point on the retirement front. But what if we have [[universal basic income]] and make it to a post scarcity society?
* Useless Criminal Punishments - implying today's punishments are useful
* Violent Death - discounting [[posthuman transhumanism]]

A [[LessWrong]] essay defends deathism for the benefits of:<ref>[https://www.lesswrong.com/posts/Fn8Kru2kaGRZCGTKx/a-defense-of-senexism-deathism A defense of Senexism (Deathism)]</ref>

* The association of the wisdom of senescence
* Association with risk taking and
** Desire for outdoorsy activities
** Desirable competitive behaviour
** Incentive for socialisation