Death: A Series About Life

Paradoxically one of evolution's primary driving forces is death. What happens to us when we die, and what is death's role in nature?

Over 90% of Earth's population believe in a life after death. Why is that, and how do people around the world act to ensure a good afterlife?

Death makes us creative. From slapstick entertainment to the fine arts, death has a prominent place. Without it we'd probably be bored to death.

Death is a source of income. From the weapon industry, religious talismans to psychotherapists - the opportunities of making money from death are larger than ever. Which offers exist and what needs to they meet?

Death has major practical and symbolical impact of politics. Is there an ideal life expectancy for a society to function? And what happens when one person's death becomes more important than another's?