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Abstract
The possibility of living immortally via the internet is growing ever closer in various guises and it is therefore important for us to think now about how that is played out psycho-analytically for both the person and their loved ones. Narcissism is a common motivator for engagement with social media and the spawn of legacy programs we're observing from these platforms informs us about the relationship between these two analytic concepts. Using the example of social media, this paper will explore how the creation of legacy arises as a defence against death anxiety which follows from the narcissistic position. Finally, the paper will consider how these technologies impact on the grieving process. This is presented as one aspect of the ever-evolving realm of social media.