: Just as porcupines huddle for warmth but prick each other if they get too close, humans seek digital connection to avoid loneliness while maintaining a safe "buffer" behind screens.
This work is part of Sisto's broader research into , available through publishers like Bollati Boringhieri and discussed in depth on platforms like Spotify . Davide Sisto - Porcospini digitali - Bollati Boringhieri Davide Sisto – Porcospini digitali (2022)
: Sisto questions if we are entering an era of "digital death," where data persistence makes it impossible to truly disappear from the world. : Just as porcupines huddle for warmth but
: We treat digital interactions as "safe" because they feel intangible, yet they have profound emotional consequences on our physical lives. : We treat digital interactions as "safe" because
The core of the book examines the "technological afterlife" and how the digital realm challenges the finality of death.
: Social media profiles act as "virtual tombstones" where friends continue to interact with the deceased.