Can your digital self outlive you?
Is your online legacy immortal?

Jamie and I are wondering why there weren't even more Black Mirror episodes on this.

We talked with Elaine Kasket, a psychologist, author, and expert on digital legacies.

By the end of this one you might be adding a 'Don't Bot Me' clause to your will.

So: What did we look at?

The Enigma of 'Dead Labour': We dived into the concept of 'dead labour' as Elaine helped us to understand how our digital footprints can persist and operate long after we've passed away.

Hopes & Fears: Investigate the potential positive impacts of preserving digital legacies. From continuing scholarly work posthumously to maintaining an artist's creative influence beyond their lifetime, explore how 'dead labour' might contribute to ongoing knowledge and culture.

Risks and Ethical Concerns: We look at the ethical quandaries and risks associated with digital afterlives:

Issues like consent, privacy, and the potential misuse of a person's digital remains, pondering the implications of a future where our digital selves can be summoned from the beyond.

Democratic Involvement and Governance: Elaine suggests the need for public engagement and clearer regulatory frameworks governing digital legacies and the urgent need for policies that respect individual desires and the collective good in managing posthumous digital content.