'Digital twins' could soon console loved ones after we die

By 2020, our day-to-day lives, relationships and even what to have for dinner could be controlled and run by digital versions of ourselves. According to futurist John Smart, within the next six years many of us could have so-called'digital twins' that schedule our appointments and even have conversations with others on our behalf. And they could one day console loved ones after we die by mimicking our voice, emotions, mannerisms and thoughts. According to futurist John Smart, within the next five years many of us could have so-called'digital twins' (illustrated) that schedule appointments, make decisions and have conversations with others on our behalf. Mr Smart, founder of the Acceleration Studies Foundation, made the comments during an interview with Business Insider.