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The Internet Archive is in danger

On Point | Podcast

CHAPTER

Preserving Digital History

This chapter emphasizes the critical role of the Internet Archive's Wayback Machine in safeguarding online records, especially following the removal of content from a Congresswoman's website. It discusses the implications of losing access to such archives, drawing connections to themes of historical documentation featured in George Orwell's '1984' and highlighting the importance of preserving our digital cultural memory.

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