The Evolutionary Function of Suicide

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In a recent episode, Thom explored the subject of where suicidal thoughts come from. And while this might help us understand the origins of suicidal thoughts, it doesn’t explain the evolutionary role that suicide plays.

Thom takes us deeper in this episode and delivers a comforting perspective, which doesn’t condone suicide as such but explains how it is at least evolutionary. 

Importantly, he explains that while it may be evolutionary, there are even more evolutionary alternatives available. 

This is a must-listen episode for anyone affected by, or harboring suicidal thoughts.

If you are struggling with suicidal thoughts or are experiencing a mental health crisis:

In the United States: Dial the 24/7 National Suicide Prevention hotline at 988 or go to SuicidePreventionLifeline.org

In Australia: Dial 13 11 14 or go to https://www.lifeline.org.au/

In all other countries, visit this page for your local prevention hotline: https://blog.opencounseling.com/suicide-hotlines/

Episode Highlights:

[00:45] Q - What is the Evolutionary Function of Suicide?

[00:57] A - An Extreme Form of Self Destruction

[02:35] Going Beyond the One Body Mentality

[03:59] Risky Behavior

[05:43] Imbibing

[07:34] Long, Slow Suicide

[08:54] There's No Escape

[10:45] What's Causing the Suffering?

[12:39] Life Without Suffering

[14:48] Sensing What Nature is Up To

[17:13] Self Knowledge

[18:50] Radiating Life for All to Enjoy

[20:57] What is Our Contribution?

[22:46] A Lighthouse in the Darkness of Ignorance

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