
Originally Posted by
Pong
The virtue of self-destructing components is recognized case-by-case for sure. Some software self-destructs. A car's computer may tell you when a part is scheduled for replacement. Of course all organisms self-destruct. I don't know how well the principle is regarded in systems theory though.
Sounds like you're stressing over it. Why? You think you're fated to imminent self-destruction?
My advice:
Relax. The poignancy of life is our illusion. Try to focus on unimportant, tangible stuff. One can get a kick out of paltry little achievements. One can work back up from there.