Why We Like Our Heroes Dead

"Lord of the Rings" gets a new owner, FOMO to FOBO, and more

Everyone loves a good hero, but we love no hero as much as a dead hero.

That’s not due to some macabre fascination with death, but more evidence of our self-obsession.

We recognize the inherent dangers in quoting someone still living to support your ideas.

They could change their mind, say or do something to destroy their credibility, or explain how you mi…