The very first word on the memorial website is "Automattician". I may have an ego, but even I cannot fathom having such a large ego that I would make my memorial to someone else about me and their work on my project.

I think that's a symptom of Matt generating a website for "an Automattician". They had a working relationship. If I died today, my husband would remember my life as someone who laughed and cried, my work might think of me as someone more inquisitive and analytical.

FWIW, this was an internal site that some folks at Automattic put together to share more about Eric's work life with his family.

The family asked a few days ago if we could make it public so they could share it with their broader family and friends.

Life is about finding balance. We cannot live every day as if it is our last, but you should be mindful and intentional about how you live your life.

Do not pass on that contemplation without action.

According to his blog his life was going along until it changed. I have experienced the same where the one phone call or appointment changes the trajectory of life without one's consent.

I am prepared when "The Man Comes Around". I would hope others think deeply about that coming day.

Read to me as satire at first.

Don't worry they'll make it "more humane in the coming days" :x

I had to re-read it. I thought it was a joke.

I guess his friends/colleagues didn't actually care enough to write it without AI