Park Bench Ontology

The Sopranos & The Denial of Death


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Tony Soprano’s panic attacks aren’t just mob stress — they’re existential dread. In this episode of Park Bench Ontology, we dive into Ernest Becker’s The Denial of Death and how it explains Tony’s breakdowns, projection, and the absurd ways people cope with mortality.


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🎙 Park Bench Ontology — existential comedy for the end of the world.


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Park Bench OntologyBy Gavin Stephens

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