The Deliberate Digital Legacy: Taking Control of Your Next Chapter
Talking about death has been considered a taboo in most societies. We often operate with a surplus of optimism, fueled by the rising life expectancy of our elders. We often witness disasters and accidents on social media or see hackers zero out a lifetime of savings. We see these risks, but feel comfortable that they won’t happen to us. We chose not to think ahead just to avoid stress. Few ever think about the fact that one day, we may leave behind both our most valuable and sentimental assets, both tangible and virtual. Ever think about what happens to social media accounts, purchased online videos, and digital investments of people who have passed away? But here’s the truth: You have the power to prevent digital chaos. From cryptocurrency to family photos, these assets can be lost forever, not through theft, but through an unusable password or the lack of knowledge
