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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.
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