What If You Died Tomorrow? Why Schools Should Teach Death, Money, and Digital Life

In a world obsessed with innovation and disruption, death remains the last true taboo. But what if planning for death could teach us how to live — and educate? In the latest episode of EdTech Dots, host Krzysztof Kosman steps outside the traditional boundaries of education technology and into a conversation that’s as uncomfortable as it is essential.

His guests are Paweł Soproniuk and Martin Bittner, co-founders of LegacyApp — a startup that helps people prepare for the inevitable by organizing their digital and financial lives for the next generation.

But this episode isn’t really about death. It’s about education in disguise.

The App Born from a Moment of Panic

LegacyApp was born the night before a family holiday. As Paweł and his wife prepared to leave their children with grandparents, an unsettling thought hit: “If something happens to us… will anyone know how to access our bank accounts, business records, or even our Netflix?”

It was more than a logistical issue — it was a wake-up call. The couple ended up writing everything down on five pieces of paper. That was the beginning of what would eventually become LegacyApp — a tool to help families pass on knowledge, not just assets.

Education Without the Label nor School

As the conversation unfolds, Krzysztof points out something fascinating: Paweł and Martin don’t talk like educators, yet everything they do is educational. They run webinars, publish ebooks, create awareness through storytelling, and onboard users step by step through complex emotional and legal terrain — all without ever calling it “teaching.”

LegacyApp helps people reflect on what’s important, manage their personal finances, and start conversations about mortality — something most school systems fail to even acknowledge.

This raises a bold question:

Why don’t we teach this in schools?

Martin argues that personal finance literacy is critically lacking, even among adults, and that schools need to catch up. Estate planning might be too early for teens — for now. But digital literacy, financial awareness, and understanding how to manage one’s online legacy? These are life skills in the most literal sense.

Lifelong Planning Meets Lifelong Learning

Throughout the interview, the conversation shifts from the technical to the philosophical. The app isn't just a vault for passwords and documents — it's a reflection of what we value, what we want to pass on, and how we prepare the next generation.

We often hear that “information is the new oil.” But as Paweł points out, information is more than power — it’s memory, identity, and continuity. When we fail to manage it, we don’t just lose money — we risk erasing the thread between generations.

Startups, Family, and Emotional Resilience

The episode closes on a personal note, as both founders reflect on how building LegacyApp has changed their perspective on life, business, and family. They talk about the emotional rollercoaster of startup life, the need for clear boundaries, and why including their children in the process — even in naming the app — has brought purpose and resilience.

One of the most memorable moments? Paweł’s teenage daughter, upon seeing an early prototype, casually suggested:

“Why don’t you just call it Legacy?”

She got it right away.

Why You Should Listen

This episode of EdTech Dots is a rare intersection of technology, humanity, and education. It challenges us to rethink what education is — and who gets to deliver it. It’s not just a conversation about death; it’s a blueprint for how to live better, prepare more thoughtfully, and teach more meaningfully.

If you’re building for the future, this is the conversation you didn’t know you needed.

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