“Everyone dies. And while it will happen to all of us, we rarely talk about it with ease. But that's starting to change, from video games about the afterlife to TV shows that help prepare you to pass.”
“Although death remains a painful and mysterious part of life, experts say new technologies, grieving options and professions related to end-of-life care are shifting society's comfort levels around discussing it.”
“‘If we don't talk about (death and loss), we're basically ignoring it. By ignoring this fact, it only serves to deepen the pain,’ explains Ron Gura, co-founder and CEO of Empathy, a platform that helps families navigate the death of loved ones.”
“We use apps every day to connect with friends and order food, but we didn't have one to help us through challenging moments like loss and grief – until now.”
“Technology can not only help people through the process of loss, but also spark conversations around death, explains Dr. Candi Cann, Baylor University death scholar and researcher.”
“She's been tracking the rise of the intersection of mourning and gaming, pointing to a virtual reality game released last year called ‘Before Your Eyes,’ which shows the perspective of a soul's journey on its way to the afterlife.”