Published Apr 24, 2019

Recode Decode: Why thinking about your death five times a day is good for you

Delve into the compelling concept of mortality mindfulness with Hansa Bergwall, co-founder of the WeCroak app, as he reveals how contemplating death can enhance life's meaning, drawing inspiration from Bhutanese cultural practices and offering a unique antidote to tech addiction.

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Recode Decode: Why thinking about your death five times a day is good for you

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Tech and Mindfulness

Life's Urgency

Digital Detox Dilemma

Bhutanese Wisdom

Embracing Mortality

Embracing Impermanence

Embracing Mortality

Life Extension Dilemmas

App for Mortality Awareness

Embracing Mortality

Embracing Mortality

Embracing Mortality

Hacking Life and Death

Embracing Life's Questions

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App's Purpose

Cultural Insights

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Recode Decode: Why thinking about your death five times a day is good for you

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App's PurposeHansa Bergwall, co-founder of WeCroak, discusses the app's role in promoting mortality awareness and mindfulness. He explains how contemplating death can lead to a more meaningful life by helping users focus on what truly matters.

App's Purpose

Cultural InsightsHansa Bergwall explores the Bhutanese wisdom that inspired WeCroak, an app reminding users of their mortality. He discusses the cultural significance of death recollection and the app's role in fostering a universal connection with life's impermanence.

Cultural Insights

Technological ImpactHansa Bergwall discusses WeCroak, an app designed to combat tech addiction by reminding users of their mortality. He explores the ethical design choices that set it apart from other apps, emphasizing reflection over distraction.

Technological Impact

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