

TBD | Facebook for the Dead
Oct 27, 2024
Tony Tran, a senior tech editor at Slate and author of "My Weekends with the Dead," shares an emotional journey exploring his family's history, particularly his quest to uncover his grandfather's identity following the Vietnam War. He highlights the personal significance of visiting a soldier’s grave and the importance of digital memorials on platforms like FindAGrave.com. Tran discusses the balance between genealogy exploration and privacy, revealing how online memorials foster connection while inviting controversy.
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Intro
00:00 • 2min
Uncovering Family Secrets: A Journey Through Graves and Memories
01:42 • 2min
Digital Memorials: Tribute and Controversy on FindAGrave.com
03:41 • 2min
The Evolution of Find a Grave
06:10 • 5min
Grave Finding Motivations
11:14 • 7min
Navigating Genealogy and Privacy
17:51 • 6min
Acknowledgments and Upcoming Content Tease
23:31 • 2min