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.

Tamara Kneese and Tonia Sutherland discuss caring for digital remains and online legacies after death. They explore the challenges of preserving digital remains attached to corporate platforms. The podcast also delves into the intersection of technology and death on the internet, the relevance of historical analog records, and the importance of caring for someone's digital possessions after their death. The speakers touch on the use of images of black death in public conversation and the historical use of photography by black political agitators.