Der Wurm in unserem Herzen
Box zur Erkundung der eigenen Sterblichkeit
Description
Over the past centuries, death has increasingly disappeared from the public eye, and conscious engagement with one’s own mortality has faded. New developments such as the decline of religious rituals and new lifestyles highlight the importance of addressing death. Future generations will need to redefine it.
As part of a thesis, the box ‘The Worm in Our Hearts’ was created, offering impulses to explore one’s own mortality. With various tools and instructions, it encourages conscious reflection and dialogue. At its core is a set of 60 cards covering the topics ‘Worth Knowing’, ‘Pause for Thought’, ‘Preparation’ and ‘Communication’. The box is supplemented by a notebook, a set of dice engraved with keywords, and a booklet. A website and social media channel further integrate the topic into everyday life.