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Geologica, with Siobhan Angus

The Data Fix with Dr. Mél Hogan

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The Paradox of Preservation: Exploring Historical Photography's Complicated Legacy

This chapter examines the tensions between the ownership and accessibility of historical photographs, focusing on the Bettman Archive acquired by Bill Gates. It highlights the philosophical dilemmas regarding preservation, decay, and the implications for social memory and natural history.

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