University Study Claims Mourning Loved Ones Is Inefficient Use of Time
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The Onion Staff
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Summary
University of Pennsylvania researchers published a study claiming that mourning loved ones is a waste of time, suggesting that grieving is unproductive since the deceased person cannot appreciate the sorrow. The study frames traditional grief responses like wakes and collective sorrow as inefficient use of time that could be better spent on other activities.
Key quotes
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Hailing the discovery as a major step forward in the understanding of human psychology
mourning loved ones is a huge waste of time
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