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Tuesday 13 August 2024

Death Glitch: How Tech is Changing Mourning Forever

 


Ai is everywhere now. We cannot escape it, even in Death.

In this episode of The Glam Reaper, Jennifer Muldowney sits down with Tamara Kneese, Author, and Leader of the Data & Society Research Institute’s Algorithmic Impact Methods Lab (thats a mouthful!) They explore the intersection of death, and technology. 

Tamara, an academic and writer, shares her unique insights into how technology is rapidly changing the landscape of digital legacy and mourning. From her book "Death Glitch" to recent discussions on AI and grief, Tamara reflects on the evolving challenges and the necessity for continuous research in the field of Death and Tech.

The conversation delves into the history and evolution of digital cultures, highlighting the rise and fall of startups in the funeral space.

To hear more from Jennifer on the whole AI + Grief/Death Conversation check out the video 'Living Forever: how Ai is reshaping life after death'