About this Event
Unravelling the Digital Afterlife: Where Death Meets Data.
In our rapidly evolving digital age, the boundaries between life and death are blurring. As our existence becomes increasingly intertwined with technology, new questions arise about what happens to our digital footprints, our data, and our online identities when we depart this world. Join Gavin Vaughan and Dr. Georgina Robinson, renowned researchers at Durham University, as they delve into the uncharted territory where death intersects with technology. This thought-provoking event promises to shed light on the profound implications of our digital legacies and the role that technology plays in shaping our grief and mourning rituals. Throughout history, humans have sought ways to preserve memories and honour the departed. In the digital realm, new possibilities emerge, from virtual memorials to AI-powered avatars that carry on the essence of a loved one. But with these opportunities come ethical quandaries and legal complexities that demand exploration. Vaughan and Robinson will guide us through this intricate landscape, examining how our digital footprints outlive us and how our data can be curated, preserved, or even resurrected in virtual realms. They'll explore the potential impacts of emerging technologies, such as artificial intelligence, on our understanding of death and grief, and how these advancements might reshape the ways we remember and commemorate those we've lost.
This captivating event promises to challenge our perceptions of mortality and immortality, inviting us to contemplate the profound implications of our digital afterlives.
Join us as we venture into this uncharted territory, where death and technology collide in fascinating and thought-provoking ways.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Hatfield College • Durham University, North Bailey, Durham, United Kingdom