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Laser Versus Parchment: Doomsday for the Disc

Cautionary Tales with Tim Harford

CHAPTER

Echoes of the Past: From Doomsday to Digital

This chapter explores the historical importance of the Doomsday Book established by William the Conqueror and parallels it with the BBC Doomsday Project of the 1980s, which aimed to document contemporary England. It also examines the fate of immigration documents and their critical role in proving residency rights amidst changing policies and technological advancements.

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