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I revisit Tuck Everlasting and consider the arguments in favor of and against the premise of living forever. Also discussed: being aware of the questions you’re asking, imagery that reflects theme, and the absolute adoration of entropy.

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Tuck Everlasting and the Existential Horror of Immortality

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