Sisto adapts Arthur Schopenhauer’s "parable of the porcupines" to the internet age.
: During COVID-19, our "biological bodies" were frozen in isolation, but our "digital bodies" remained active, blurring the lines between physical presence and virtual proximity. ♾️ Living and Never Dying Online Davide Sisto – Porcospini digitali (2022)
: Sisto discusses AI and bots designed to mimic the personalities of the dead, allowing survivors to continue "conversations" with those who have passed. 🌐 Key Philosophical Questions 🌐 Key Philosophical Questions : Social media profiles
: Social media profiles act as "virtual tombstones" where friends continue to interact with the deceased. but our "digital bodies" remained active
In his 2022 book (Digital Porcupines: Living and Never Dying Online), philosopher Davide Sisto explores how technology reshapes human intimacy and our relationship with mortality. 🦔 The Porcupine Dilemma
: Sisto questions if we are entering an era of "digital death," where data persistence makes it impossible to truly disappear from the world.
