[ WP ] A new kind of social network technology uses algorithms to simulate people after they 've passed away based on analysis of their lifetime 's worth of online activity . This allows some kind of interaction with ( and perhaps between ) lost loved ones . What are the implications and how is life now ?

> Hey Junior, how's school? Looks like you've got a new lady friend, and she's cute! I really like this ( link ) picture of you and her, looks like Jacob was with you guys at Murphy's Bar & Grill. Good to see you keeping in touch with Jacob! 
 
 > By the way, I've got e-coupon codes for Murphy's, here's a link for you! Looks like you have n't been there in a while. 
 
 > Love, 
 
 > Dad 
 
 The best part? I'm dad. I'm alive and kicking. As robotic as that message might seem, it's simple enough for the parsers to process. Junior died when he was 10. Leukemia. Thanks to modern technology, it did n't matter. I'd still been able to see him grow into a strapping young lad. 
 
 Some find it creepy, I find it comforting. It's no less authentic than him and I having a long distance relationship. If I could just wipe that one memory, if I could replace it with a memory where he survived, I'd believe our correspondence was entirely real. 
 
 > Hey dad! School is awesome. Yes, Libby is pretty cute, here's another picture. Pretty, right? I really like her dad, I think she might be the one. 
 
 > Thanks for the coupons! You're right, Jacob and I keep in touch but we have n't been to Murphy's Bar & Grill in ages. 
 
 > I have to go now, say hi to mom for me. I'm going to message Jacob and see if he wants to join me at Murphy's Bar & Grill. 
 
 > Talk soon, I miss you. I will send you some pictures from Murphy's Bar & Grill tomorrow. 
 
 > PS - Did mom cut her hair? ( Linked photo )
