BROADCASTS.com

b'

For years, \\u201cdelebrities\\u201d \\u2014 which refer to the continued licensing of the names and images of dead celebrities, helped rake in millions of dollars for advertising and marketing purposes. In showbiz, they\\u2019ve also been utilized from beyond the grave to maintain the integrity of a film in progress.\\xa0

Back when Furious 7 was still in the works, fans all over the world mourned the untimely passing of Paul Walker. In an effort to remain true to the spirit of the film. Director James Wan decided to hire a digital effects studio to insert Walker\\u2019s likeness into the last parts of the movie. 350 CGI shots of the late actor, with distant shots of his brother, helped bring his character\\u2019s arc as well as the movie into completion.

This trend isn\\u2019t limited to deceased celebrities. Recently, the DeepNostalgia app brought tons of netizens to tears as they watched old family photos of loved ones come alive in just a few clicks. It\\u2019s brought looking to pictures, text chats, and other content of our deceased loved ones for comfort to a different level.

If this is a glimpse into what life after death can promise for the ones who\\u2019ve been left behind, how will tech professionalists, programmers, and data scientists navigate the ethics of preserving the name, image, and likeness of the deceased?\\xa0

In Loving Memory:\\xa0In this podcast, we mention how important it is to collect information and knowledge gathered in the past, and forward it in the most efficient manner. Ultimately, the purpose of technology has always been to enhance our capabilities by opening doors to new and exciting possibilities. We\\u2019ve been capable of introducing a better quality of life through the introduction of blockchain technology in the global logistics industry, online banking and cryptocurrency for the unbanked in developing countries across the world, and cloud storage for businesses around the world.

What\\u2019s contentious about this is the intent behind our usage of such technologies. These machines have yet to find a way to operate autonomously and on their own goals; it\\u2019s always an extension of our desires and needs.

Grief and loss have always been difficult aspects of our existence. However, with the introduction of these technologies, the permanence of their death is brought into question. What if we could create new memories with the artificial likeness of our deceased loved ones?\\xa0

Meaningfully Processing Our Grief: The modern understanding of how we process grief, which can be attributed to Swiss-American scientist Elizabeth K\\xfcbler-Ross, laid out the general roadmap: denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and finally, acceptance. There is no question about whether we can develop technologies powerful enough to emulate our deceased loved ones. However, there certainly is contention about whether it would help us come to terms with their passing. A common concern, should these technologies proliferate, is whether it would hinder the grieving from making it past the first stage of denial \\u2014 where they choose instead to cling to a false, preferable reality.\\xa0

To add to the confusion, progress does not always take a linear path. It is possible for some people to cope well with the loss of a loved one for extended periods of time, only to relapse aggressively into nostalgic and even self-destructive behaviors when they are exposed to a trigger that brings them back to such a painful point in their life.\\xa0

Closing Thoughts - Human Psychology and Experience:\\xa0When such a visceral reminder of people who have had a strong impact on our lives can become a lingering possibility, the temptation to relapse becomes more tangible. How can these technologies be used to improve the way we process our grief? As is with any other man-made creation, understanding and regulating the impact of our work is just as important as turning the potential of what we make into reality.

We live in exciting times and we are, doubtlessly, privileged to have our lives improved by the presence of the latest scientific innovations. Whether we can continue to remain at the helm of our own progress remains to be seen.

Our response to these possibilities may define what it means to live out one of the most pivotal parts of the authentic human experience: the aspect of our lives that is associated with human psychology and moving on, and the painful learning process that everybody inevitably has to deal with.

How far would you go to bring back someone you love? www.tartle.co

\\xa0

Tcast is brought to you by TARTLE. A global personal data marketplace that allows users to sell their personal information anonymously when they want to, while allowing buyers to access clean ready to analyze data sets on digital identities from all across the globe.

\\xa0

The show is hosted by Co-Founder and Source Data Pioneer Alexander McCaig and Head of Conscious Marketing Jason Rigby.

\\xa0

What\'s your data worth?

\\xa0

Find out at: https://tartle.co/

\\xa0

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TARTLE

\\xa0

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TARTLEofficial/

\\xa0

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tartle_official/

\\xa0

Twitter: https://twitter.com/TARTLEofficial

\\xa0

Spread the word!