👉 Leaving computing, also known as the "digital afterlife" or "posthumous computing," refers to the practice of preserving and potentially utilizing digital data, applications, or even entire computing environments after a user's death. This concept involves archiving digital content in a way that ensures its accessibility and usability for future generations, often through cloud storage, data migration, or emulation. It addresses the challenge of digital obsolescence, where software and hardware become outdated, making it difficult to access or run original digital content. Leaving computing aims to bridge the gap between the ephemeral nature of digital data and the enduring human desire to connect with and learn from past technological achievements, while also raising ethical questions about privacy, consent, and the rights of digital artifacts.
