it's sarcasm. a lot of arguments against social services like universal health care boil down to "well taxation is theft and therefore they're not actually free because they pay higher taxes"
I think the story presents a thought-provoking concept about life, death, and reincarnation. The idea that all humans are essentially different incarnations of the same soul, experiencing every perspective across time to mature into something greater, is both mind-bending and oddly comforting. It’s a clever twist on the meaning of existence, blending philosophy with a cosmic narrative.