Lowry Pressly

Join Susannah Breslin, a journalist focusing on the sex industry; Lowry Pressly, a Stanford philosopher; and Carl Öhman, a political science professor from Sweden, as they navigate the intricate world of personal data. They discuss the implications of data ownership and privacy, especially after death. Explore how technology changes grief processes, the ethics of digital remains, and the evolution of privacy in a surveillance-heavy society. The conversation invites listeners to reflect on their own data legacy in a rapidly digitizing world.

Lowry Pressly, a lecturer at Stanford University and author of 'The Right to Oblivion,' challenges conventional notions of privacy. He emphasizes that true privacy transcends data concerns and is crucial for fostering trust and well-being. The conversation dives into self-awareness, revealing how personal introspection shapes identity. Pressly also critiques the effects of photography and deep fake technology on our perceptions of authenticity, urging a thoughtful navigation between personal and public life.