The Europeans | European news, politics and culture Save the games! Preserve the bread! Guard your rabbits!
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Aug 14, 2025 Karl De Smedt, the head of the Puratos Sourdough Library in Belgium, shares his passion for preserving sourdough starters, likening them to the rich tapestry of European cultures. He discusses the ethical dilemmas surrounding animal conservation and highlights the unique role his library plays in documenting breadmaking biodiversity. The conversation also touches on quirky topics like the cultural significance of strawberry pasta and a provocative zoo program in Denmark, blending humor with serious issues of preservation and identity.
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Strawberry Pasta Shock
- Iga Świątek revealed strawberry pasta as her comfort food, surprising many non-Poles.
- Wojciech explains strawberry pasta was common in Poland during the communist era and divides opinions today.
Games As Ephemeral Services
- Modern games often function as services, not owned products, so they can be switched off by publishers.
- European legal tools like the European Citizens' Initiative can force public discussion and possible regulatory responses.
Push For End-Of-Life Plans
- Ask publishers to provide end-of-life plans for games instead of demanding perpetual support.
- Solutions include handing games to community teams or archiving playable offline versions.
