Ernest Becker, in his seminal work, The Denial of Death, delves into the profound psychological mechanism human employ to cope with existential dread of mortality.

歐內斯特-貝克爾（Ernest Becker）在其開創性著作《否認死亡》（The Denial of Death）中，深入探討了人類為應對死亡帶來的生存恐懼所採用的深刻心理機制。

Becker posits that the fear of death is a fundamental driving force behind human behavior, influencing a wider rate of cultural, societal, and individual actions.

貝克爾認為，對死亡的恐懼是人類行為背後的根本驅動力，影響著更廣泛的文化、社會和個人行為。

To mitigate this pervasive fear, humans seek symbolic immortality, a concept where they create lasting symbols and legacies that transcend their physical demise.

為了減輕這種無處不在的恐懼，人類尋求象徵性的永生，即創造超越肉體死亡的持久象徵和遺產。

According to Becker, these symbols can take many forms, such as works of art, literature, scientific achievement, or even progeny.

貝克爾認為，這些象徵可以有多種形式，如藝術作品、文學作品、科學成就，甚至是後代。

By contributing to culture and society in meaningful ways, individuals embed a part of themselves into the collective memory, ensuring their essence endures beyond their lifetime.

通過以有意義的方式為文化和社會做出貢獻，個人將自身的一部分融入集體記憶，確保其精髓在有生之年得以延續。

This pursuit of symbolic immortality provides a sense of continuity and significance.

這種對象徵性不朽的追求提供了一種連續性和意義感。