# Why Paying for Funerals is Outdated: Embracing Digital Afterlife
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Chapter 1: The New Age of Death
Hello there! How's it going, folks? Ready to dive into a wild topic? One fascinating aspect of our digital age is that you technically never really die. Your photos, profiles, and posts can linger indefinitely. Even platforms like Facebook and Twitter may fade, but they continue to exist under different names. Imagine being able to download your brain data and bring your former self back to life—essentially giving you control over who gets to "live" and "die."
This idea is what I want to unpack today! Death, as we view it, is merely an outdated social concept, not an irreversible end. It holds less significance than it once did, which means it should be less costly as well! Trust me on this—I have firsthand experience because, guess what? I’m dead!
I appreciate the condolences, but honestly, things have improved! At 70, I lived a reasonably fabulous life until a speeding driver, racing to a rally, struck me while I was out with my dog, Dexter (thankfully, he was unharmed). As I was being rushed to the hospital, I e