Adam Ostrow: After your final status update

The video explores the concept of digital legacy, highlighting how our digital footprints, such as social media content, will persist long after we die. It discusses Derek K. Miller's posthumous blog post and the vast amount of digital content being created today. The video also examines services that manage digital presence after death and speculates on future possibilities for digital personas, including interactions through advanced technology. It concludes by reflecting on the implications of these developments for our understanding of life and legacy.

What inspired the speaker to think about digital archives?

• A science fiction novel

• A conversation with a technologist

• A blog post by Derek K. Miller

• A documentary on social media

How does the digital content created today compare to that of previous generations?

• It is similar in scope

• It is more ephemeral

• It is less diverse

• It is richer and more extensive

What is the primary function of the service 'ifidie.net'?

• To delete online profiles posthumously

• To archive all social media content

• To post a message on Facebook after death

• To create a digital will

What does the service 'My Next Tweet' attempt to do?

• Translate tweets into multiple languages

• Delete tweets after a certain period

• Predict future tweets based on past activity

• Archive all tweets for future reference

What technological advancement is MIT's media lab working on?

• Holographic displays

• Human-like robots

• Artificial intelligence for gaming

• Virtual reality environments

What potential future technology could allow digital personas to interact with the living?

• Augmented reality glasses

• 3D printing

• Holographic representations

• Quantum computing

What philosophical question does the speaker pose about future technology?

• How will it impact the economy?

• How will it affect global communication?

• What will it mean for our definition of life?

• Will it replace human interaction?