> What’s the whole point of dying if even your family doesn’t suffer from it? I would want the whole universe to suffer when I die

When this was quoted at the top of the article, I thought it was used to make a point or set up a straw man. But the author seems to genuinely think this, which I find incredibly selfish and alien

I disagree. Based on the author's other articles, it seems to be tongue-in-cheek.

Ex: https://www.thehindu.com/society/sorry-i-missed-your-call/ar...