Most recently coined by the post-apocalpytic cybernetic dystopian future of the videogame series "Shadowrun". A deadman's trigger is essential a delayed automated message which can be sent via text or email after the initial user's death usually with urgency.You may have also seen a similar phenomenon in old cowboy movies. Today it is possible to send such text or messages through third party software or tech savy people.
Person 1: I just received a video message of my parents will through my "email"
Person 2: "Arn't they rock climbing in a remote area? Sounds like a "deadman's trigger."
Person 1:" Oh no they must have just died!"
Person 2: "Arn't they rock climbing in a remote area? Sounds like a "deadman's trigger."
Person 1:" Oh no they must have just died!"
by Capuchin for Hire February 11, 2024
Get the deadman's triggermug. Fantastic. I bet you it works too. Let's test it! Round up all the tech freaks and then put a bullet in all of their heads. Obviously save me for last but yes. Let's do it!
Hym "Deadman Switch Armed? Great! That's really good! I was afraid I would die before I found out. Cool. So that's all set... What else? Where's my money? I think all that's left is the credit and money I need to receive publicly."
by Hym Iam October 11, 2025
Get the Deadman Switch Armedmug.