Periagoge
Scenario

When health searches trigger ads for funeral services

I tried to research my symptoms online and now I'm getting ads for funeral services and life insurance, which is either darkly funny or deeply terrifying.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Search algorithms are making grim assumptions about your future based on moments of vulnerability.

Your guide for this
Laozi
Laozi works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Privacy and surveillance in digital life?”

Peri

Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.

If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.