Why is death so suprising?

Question

Why is death so surprising? When it happens all the time

Answer 1

Deaths, even when expected, shock us because we are tribal by nature, & when someone dies, it changes the social paradym. We are thrown off by someone's death, (even by those we did not like, or never even met), because it changes the structure of our social setup, & changes our relationships with those around us: we all, in some way, then take on new positions among ourselves. Some are forced to become leaders, caretakers, surragate parents, etc. In other species too, (the giraffe, in nearly all cat populations) which are tribal, you see the same reaction and change.Death changes social structure, as well as making us realise our own mortality as well. :)

Answer 2

The fact of death is not surprising. It is inevitable, after all. It is the timing that gets tricky.

Answer 3

It's amazing isn't it?

Someone is 93 years old and they pass, and even knowing their age, it's still such a surprise.

Or if someone is fatally ill and they pass, you know it's going to happen, and yet it still sucker punches you.

I think we find it so surprising because we don't like to think about death. It's just easier to choose to not to think about it.

Answer 4

Death is surprising because it can sometimes be unexpected and often Ruthless.

Answer 5

Becausre no one wants to die. We sweep away this reality in the backdrop constantly.


TW K

Answer 6

It takes your breath away.