Person

Elaine Kasket

Psychologist and author specializing in digital death, online identity, and the psychology of technology's role in grief and legacy.

Nationality
United Kingdom
Roles
  • author
  • academic

Elaine Kasket is a psychologist and researcher who has become a leading voice in the emerging field of digital thanatology—the study of death and dying in digital contexts. She holds a doctorate in psychology and has conducted extensive research on how people manage their digital identities after death, the psychology of online memorialization, and the emotional impact of digital legacy management.

Kasket is best known for her book *All the Ghosts in the Machine* (2012), which explores what happens to our digital selves when we die and examines the psychological and ethical implications of digital afterlife. Her work bridges psychology, technology ethics, and thanatology, addressing questions about digital inheritance, social media memorialization, and the preservation of online identity.

She has worked as a clinical psychologist and has contributed to public discourse on digital death through media appearances, academic publications, and speaking engagements. Her research is particularly relevant to discussions about technology's role in human experience, grief, and the future of digital identity management.

British psychologist and author specializing in digital death and online identity. She holds a doctorate in psychology and is best known for her book *All the Ghosts in the Machine* (2012), which examines what happens to our digital selves after death. Her work bridges psychology, technology ethics, and thanatology, making her a leading voice in the emerging field of digital legacy management.

Last updated 31 August 2026