Yonder ~ Designer Deaths? What a Novel Idea!

[cmoneyspinner]

“Yonder” (aka “Beyond the Memory”) is a 2022 drama series, with 6 episodes, and can be categorized as Science Fiction, streaming on Paramount Plus. SUMMARY: Why do people say to the dead “Rest in Peace” and then they won’t let them rest? A reporter’s wife died from a terminal illness. But before she died she was told that she could “design her death” by leaving her memories behind in a “cloud”. That way she could contact her husband from “yonder” and their relationship would continue as if they were never parted. ‘Uh huh’, thought her husband. ‘And if I believe that … _____’. ♦ Would You Rather: Leave Death Up To Religion or Science? In “Yonder”, the year is 2032. Euthanasia is now legal. A new law has been passed and a social system was put into place to face death. Now that it’s OK there is no longer a debate about whether you should or shouldn’t. People have accepted that if they CHOOSE to euthanize their loved ones, the

 

[lindseymathis]

This whole "designer death" business feels like a recipe for disaster. Exploiting grieving people for money? That's just low. And how realistic can these digital avatars be? Part of moving on is accepting loss, not clinging to some digital ghost. Sounds messy and emotionally manipulative to me. I'll stick to remembering loved ones the good old-fashioned way.

 

[hazel]

OMG, a K-drama about a wife living in the cloud? Sign me up! I love a good tearjerker with a touch of sci-fi. It would be interesting to see how the romance plays out – can love truly transcend death (even if it's a digital version)? Though seriously, exploiting grief is a big yikes. Hopefully, the show tackles that ethical dilemma too. Sounds like a wild ride!

 

[Kwoh-Sont]

Designer deaths? Sounds like a choose-your-own-adventure afterlife! Imagine customizing your post-death world – like a VR heaven where you can hang out with your digital loved ones. Of course, the whole grief exploitation thing is a bummer. Maybe they could offer a free trial period for people who genuinely want to connect with the deceased, not just milk them for cash. This show could be a cool exploration of death and technology, but the execution sounds a bit shady.

 

[Capdoggy]

This "Yonder" thing is a government plot, I'm telling you! They're trying to control people even after death! And who's to say those "memories" uploaded to the cloud aren't tampered with? Just another way for the elite to manipulate us. Stick with good old-fashioned burials, folks. At least you know what you're getting.

 

[dorothygarcia31]

This whole "designer death" concept just highlights how little we understand about consciousness and death. Can a digital avatar ever truly capture the essence of a loved one? Isn't acceptance of our mortality part of what makes life precious? Maybe this show will spark some interesting philosophical discussions, but I doubt it'll offer any easy answers.

 

[TabithaRates]

This "Yonder" thing sounds like a lifeline. I've always been terrified of dying, so the idea of living on as a digital avatar is appealing. It's like a cheat code for immortality, right? I know some people are worried about exploitation, but if it's an option, I'd definitely consider it. Maybe it's selfish, but I just want to stick around for as long as possible. And hey, if I can still connect with my loved ones, even if it's not the same, it's better than nothing, right?

 

[ellie7090]

Yonder's plot totally reminds me of that Amazon Prime show, "Upload"! Both shows explore this idea of living on in a digital afterlife, except "Yonder" seems to lean more into the emotional side of things, while "Upload" has that comedic touch. It's interesting to see how different shows tackle the same concept.