Brewster Kahle

Guests on this episode of TED Radio Hour include artist CM Ralph, digital librarian Brewster Kahle, molecular biologist Dina Zielinski, and archaeologist Chris Fisher. They discuss preserving LGBTQ history through a video game, archiving the web and ebooks, challenges in digitizing books and digital ownership, a scientific solution for archival data, discovering ancient cities with LiDAR technology, and using LiDAR data to understand and address environmental issues.

Information feels more accessible than ever, but the ways we store data are surprisingly fragile. Can we save anything forever? This hour, TED speakers explore preserving our past, present and future. Guests include artist CM Ralph, digital librarian Brewster Kahle, molecular biologist Dina Zielinski and archaeologist Chris Fisher.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

Brewster Kahle, founder of the Internet Archive, and Ian Milligan, a history professor and author, dive into the urgent need for preserving digital content. They discuss the evolution of the internet, from open access to corporate control, and the crucial role of digital librarians in maintaining historical records. The conversation highlights Canada's potential in leading internet preservation and AI development. They also explore decentralized technologies as a means to create a more inclusive digital space, emphasizing the importance of accessibility for marginalized voices.

Brewster Kahle, the founder of the Internet Archive and a digital preservation pioneer, shares his mission to safeguard humanity's knowledge amid significant challenges. He discusses the impact of cyberattacks and copyright battles that threaten universal access to information. Kahle reflects on the historical importance of libraries and the urgent need for modern solutions to digital preservation. He also examines the influence of AI on information access and the corporate dominance reshaping the future of libraries, emphasizing a vision for empowering publishers and preserving creativity.

Brewster Kahle, founder and director of The Internet Archive, passionately discusses the organization’s recent achievement in becoming a federal depository library. He explores what this status means for public access to government documents amid ongoing legal challenges. Kahle emphasizes the significance of preserving information in the digital age and highlights the Archive's role in making vast amounts of knowledge accessible to everyone. He also addresses the ongoing criticism of the Archive and its practices, advocating for transparency in digital libraries.

Join Brewster Kahle, founder of the Internet Archive, Patrick Jackson, CTO of Disconnect, and Eva Galperin, cybersecurity director at EFF, as they dive deep into the secrets of personal data. They discuss the evolution of internet ethics versus data harvesting, highlighting the privacy risks of smart devices. The panel emphasizes the urgent need for advocacy and legislation to protect individual rights amid rampant surveillance. With personal anecdotes and insights, they shed light on navigating the complexities of modern data privacy challenges.

Brewster Kahle, founder of the Internet Archive, and James Grimmelman, a digital law expert, delve into the urgent threat facing our digital history. They discuss the staggering role of the Wayback Machine, which preserves over 900 billion web pages. The pair tackle the legal battles against copyright claims from publishers that jeopardize public access to vital information. They emphasize the significance of digital memory, drawing parallels to George Orwell's '1984', and underscore the critical need to protect our archives for future generations.

Digital librarian Brewster Kahle and lawyer Kyle Courtney discuss the lawsuit between megapublishers and the Internet Archive, potential changes to libraries with e-books, information as a public good, and the consequences if publishers win.

Brewster Kahle, a digital librarian and founder of the Internet Archive, discusses his groundbreaking work in creating the Wayback Machine. He emphasizes the importance of preserving digital content amid copyright challenges, advocating for universal access to information. Kahle highlights the nostalgia of classic video games and the impact of the app revolution on ephemeral content. He also explores innovative approaches to education through microschools and the potential of experimentation in driving social change, all while stressing the role of libraries in cultural preservation.

Brewster Kahle, co-founder of the Internet Archive and creator of the Wayback Machine, joins Sam Williams, co-founder of Arweave, to tackle the daunting reality that over 98% of online information disappears within 20 years. They delve into the vital importance of digital preservation, discussing innovative solutions to fight censorship and misinformation. Kahle and Williams emphasize decentralized models as powerful tools for ensuring accountability and the safeguarding of cultural history, envisioning a resilient, user-centric web that prioritizes data ownership.