Tech Won't Save Us

What Happens to Our Digital Footprints When We Die? w/ Tamara Kneese

Sep 26, 2024
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Tamara Kneese
Tamara Kneese, a researcher and author of 'Death Glitch: How Techno-Solutionism Fails Us in This Life and Beyond,' delves into the complex topic of digital footprints after death. She discusses ethical dilemmas surrounding online identities and the use of AI to replicate deceased individuals. The conversation highlights digital memorialization, the evolving landscape of grief during the COVID era, and the emotional challenges families face managing online profiles. Kneese critiques the pursuit of digital immortality and emphasizes the need for responsible data management.
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1
Intro
00:00 • 4min
2
Exploring Digital Memorialization and User Agency
03:33 • 4min
3
Navigating Digital Legacies
07:46 • 16min
4
Digital Grief in the COVID Era
23:18 • 8min
5
Crowdfunding, Policy Change, and the Rights of Workers
31:42 • 3min
6
Digital Legacies and Immortality
35:00 • 19min
7
Navigating the Future of Digital Footprints and Data Preservation
54:02 • 3min