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How the Wayback Machine is fighting linkrot

Decoder with Nilay Patel

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Preserving Digital History

This chapter explores the extensive storage strategies and technological evolution employed by the Wayback Machine to archive the internet's history. It highlights the financial aspects of their operations and the challenges posed by the modern, hyper-personalized web experience. Additionally, the conversation addresses geopolitical factors affecting internet access and the implications of transitioning to a mobile-first environment.

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