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The Fable of the Dragon-Tyrant

"The Fable of the Dragon-Tyrant" is a story that personifies death as a dangerous dragon demanding lives daily. It explores how society’s neglect of aging and death reflects a failure to confront our mortality. The narrative suggests that just as people would fight a real dragon to save lives, we should also develop ways to defeat death through science and medicine. Ultimately, it encourages embracing progress and valuing life by striving to overcome the natural decline and extend our years, highlighting the importance of confronting and combating mortality rather than accepting it as inevitable.