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		DeathArrow on Nov 18, 2022 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Show HN: Posterity Automations – Get things done f... >It’s the only place where we know how to reliably verify someone’s death. No need to verify. You can modify the software to trigger if it doesn't receive periodic signals from someone.

DJBunnies on Nov 18, 2022 [–]

That is quite the opposite of verification/its intent.

mohamedattahri on Nov 18, 2022 | [–]

Yeah, dead-man switches are risky when there’s a lot at stake and you forget your password.

An alternative we’re considering is the death files published by the SSA if you provide us with your SSN.

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