Morbid though it may seem, there is a new tech-enabled preoccupation with preserving legacies, capturing memories, and giving us something to hang onto after our loved ones have passed. But it is in the area of digital technology that we are being forced to have new conversations on death and confront the uncomfortable realities of our own mortality. In the latest development, ‘grief tech’ is emerging as a new category with people looking to create posthumous digital presences of their loved ones. And immersive virtual reality alongside multisensory stimulations allow us to smell the perfume and feel the touch of loved ones on our skin. Some critics argue that conversing with digital versions of loved ones could prolong grief and foster delusion.

Source: The North Africa Journal June 23, 2023 11:56 UTC