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Can we preserve knowledge … forever?

Can we preserve knowledge … forever?

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 Information feels more accessible than ever, but the ways we store data are surprisingly fragile. Can we save anything forever? This hour, TED speakers explore preserving our past, present and future. Guests include game designer CM Ralph, digital librarian Brewster Kayle, molecular biologist Dina Zielinksi and archeologist Chris Fisher.

Original air date: January 27, 2023

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