Deathism is the preconceived notion that death is inevitable and inescapable, actually a good
thing, and it should be accepted without fear. The term is beginning to gain usage in circles where it is believed that thanks to ever-accelerating scientific progress aging can and
indeed should be combated. Deathists tend to be opposed to such an outlook and advocate the "preservation of the natural order of things", and therefore often discourage, or voice their disapproval of
anti-aging scientific endeavors.
John is an avowed advocate of deathism, or a "deathist". He believes
death is absolute and thinks removing aging from
humans would do more
harm than good.