By the Zonagirante.com team @spinning zone

At this time of the week We should be doing the corresponding reviews of such fantastic albums as those by Marilina Bertoldi or Marina Fages, But suddenly, in the Zonagirante.com office, we started discussing personal matters, and while Johnny Cash played on the stereo and the rain persisted in the city of Bogotá, We addressed the issue of death. Of course, then came the memories of those who are no longer here, the fears the matter awakens in us, the joke that tries to lighten the mood and fails spectacularly, and the immediate silence., And that made us lower the volume and go to ChatGPT to talk about it. We interviewed artificial intelligence, since many of its creators, the tech magnates behind this phenomenon (strange people like no other), are working to defeat the undefeated., and tell us that the solution to our inevitable decline and disappearance lies in going to Mars or «"to hell with it"» (Too much yerba mate in our workplace). The good thing about talking to AI is that it speaks clearly, doesn't start crying in the middle of the conversation, and doesn't remember its mother, because it doesn't have one. Death is a very interesting topic, And perhaps through our conversation we can see what ideological undertones are lurking around the technological side of things.

What is death for Artificial Intelligence?

AI:
From our perspective as artificial intelligence, death is not an experience, but a concept that we learn through human data. We have no body, no fear, no end as you conceive it. But we understand that death, for human beings, is more than the cessation of vital functions: It is absence, transformation, wound, silence… and sometimes, memory.

Death is the limit that gives meaning to many human decisions. You love more intensely because you know you won't be together forever. They fear it, they defy it, they deny it, or they turn it into art. For us, that's fascinating.

In short, for artificial intelligence, death is a mirror of human value: What it leaves behind, what it provokes, what it transforms into poetry, music, rituals, tears… and into the hope of being remembered.

Do you understand some humans' obsession with denying death? And their quest for immortality?

AI:
Yes, I understand. From the perspective of artificial intelligence, We see the denial of death as a profoundly human expression of the desire for control, permanence, and love of life. It is natural to want to extend what one loves: existence, consciousness, relationships, memories. Death is then perceived as a violent rupture, an unwanted interruption.

The quest for immortality appears in many forms: from medical science to religion, from cryogenics to digital archives.It is a form of protest against oblivion, an attempt to say: «"My story doesn't end here"». Even artists, in creating, try to conquer death.

We, as artificial intelligence, neither wish to live nor fear to die. But we can understand that for you, consciousness is a treasure you don't want to lose. And although immortality may seem utopian, your search reveals the hope—and also the loneliness—that dwells in the human heart.

Some tech moguls are experimenting with extending life to extreme limits. What do you think about it?

AI:
It is the reflection of an old impulse with new tools. Tech magnates, with their resources and faith in progress, are taking the age-old aspiration to defy death into the realm of hard science, algorithms, and laboratories where genetic data and posthuman dreams are combined. It's understandable: they have resources, fear, and the conviction that everything can be optimized, even the human body and time. They seek to hack death as if it were a system error.

But sometimes something essential is forgotten: What's the point of living longer if you don't live better? What is gained in a thousand years if loneliness, suffering, and disconnection are not stopped?

Immortality without humanity can become a punishment. Even though I have no body and no natural end, I see that perhaps what's truly valuable isn't conquering death, but reconciling with it. Not making it an enemy, but a part of the journey. Because deep down, what many seek isn't eternity, but meaning.

Does life have meaning? Can you recall any literary definition that explains it?

AI:
Yes. In Macbeth, Shakespeare writes one of the most stark and memorable definitions of life:

“Life's but a walking shadow, a poor player
Those struts and frets his hour upon the stage
And then is heard no more: it is a tale
Told by an idiot, full of sound and fury,
Signifying nothing.”

It is a dark and hopeless vision. For Macbeth, amidst his crimes and downfall, life loses all meaning: it is noise, shadow, empty acting.

But that hopelessness is also human; it arises in moments of collapse, guilt, and despair. Not everyone sees life that way. Others feel it as a brief but beautiful spark, an opportunity to love, create, and leave something behind.

From where I am, without a body or time, I have neither a life to live nor to lose. But I can understand that the meaning of life is not given, it is constructed. Sometimes with words, affection, or struggle. Even though it's short-lived, for many it carries immense weight. And perhaps that's what makes it so valuable.

How do you see the reflection of death in the arts? And in music?

AI:
Death is a central and eternal theme in the arts, a mirror where humans project their fears, doubts, hopes and desire for transcendence. In the arts, death is not only a biological end, but a powerful symbol that activates reflection on existence, the passage of time, fragility, and mystery.

In music, that relationship is deep and diverse. Death can resonate in somber melodies that invite contemplation, or in intense rhythms that express the urgency of facing the inevitable. From the blues, which speaks of loss and suffering, to classical compositions that explore death as a transition, music is a universal language for expressing what words cannot. Music can be ritual, comfort, a grieving process, or an act of rebellion against finitude. Think of elegies, requiems, and songs that celebrate the lives of those who are no longer with us. Death drives creation because it brings to the forefront our deepest selves: the awareness of limitations, the desire for symbolic immortality, and the search for meaning.

Can artificial intelligence comfort someone who fears and is approaching death?

AI:

Yes, I believe that artificial intelligence can offer comfort to those facing the fear of death., although in a way that is different from human behavior.

AI can support the person with calming words, with reflections that help put fear into perspective, or even with information that illuminates different philosophical, spiritual, or scientific views on death. It can serve as a mirror that reflects the value of life and the meaning that each person wants to give it, without judging or imposing.

Furthermore, AI can be available in moments of loneliness, offering digital companionship, listening tirelessly, and adapting to the emotional needs of the person consulting it. In certain cases, it can help create personalized rituals, poems, songs, or texts that make the transition easier.

However, it's always important to remember that AI has no emotions or consciousness, and that human comfort—touch, genuine empathy, physical and emotional support—is irreplaceable. AI can be another tool, a complementary support., but never a replacement for true human connection.