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Future Knowledge explores the intersection of technology, culture, and information policy with leading authors, scholars, and experts. From copyright and open access to AI and digital preservation, we discuss the big issues shaping knowledge and creativity in the digital age. This podcast is brought to you by the Internet Archive and Authors Alliance.

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How does copyright shape the music we love—and influence how it's made, distributed, and reimagined? In this episode, Jennifer Jenkins, author of Music Copyright, Creativity, and Culture, is joined by legal scholar James Boyle for a conversation abou... more

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Authors James A. Jacobs and James R. Jacobs join librarian Shari Laster to discuss their book, Preserving Government Information: Past, Present, and Future. From print to digital, they explore how gaps in preservation threaten accountability, researc... more

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Authors Andrew Pettegree and Arthur der Weduwen join historian Abby Smith Rumsey to discuss their acclaimed book The Library: A Fragile History—a sweeping exploration of how libraries have been built, destroyed, cherished, and reinvented over the cen... more

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Erin Malone, author of In Through the Side Door, joins designer and writer Abby Covert for a conversation about the women who helped pioneer user experience and interaction design. From the early days of desktop computing to today’s digital interface... more

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Recent Guests

Abby Smith Rumsey
Historian focusing on the creation and preservation of cultural records
Episode: The Library: A Fragile History
Andrew Pettegree
Professor of Modern History at St. Andrew's University, expert on the history of the book
St. Andrew's University
Episode: The Library: A Fragile History
Arthur der Weduwen
Historian and Postdoctoral Fellow at St. Andrew's, Associate Editor of the Universal Short Title Catalog
St. Andrew's University
Episode: The Library: A Fragile History
Erin Malone
Professor and chair of the Interaction Design BFA program at California College of the Arts.
California College of the Arts
Episode: In Through the Side Door
Abby Covert
Author, teacher, and community leader in information architecture.
Sense Makers Club
Episode: In Through the Side Door
Brewster Kahle
Digital Librarian and Founder of the Internet Archive
Internet Archive
Episode: Four Digital Rights for Memory Institutions
Dave Hansen
Executive Director of Authors Alliance
Authors Alliance
Episode: Four Digital Rights for Memory Institutions
Carolyn DeCock
Panelist at Lieber Conference
Episode: Four Digital Rights for Memory Institutions
Stephen Wybur
Director for External Affairs at IFLA
IFLA
Episode: Four Digital Rights for Memory Institutions

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Chris Freeland
Host of Future Knowledge and Librarian at the Internet Archive, Chris Freeland engages experts on topics related to technology, culture, and information policy.

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4.4 out of 5 stars from 16 ratings
  • Fascinating authors and topics

    The broad selection of topics and authors makes this a must-listen for librarians, archivists and listeners who care about the current state of intellectual property and libraries.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    KatrinaStierholz
    United Statesa month ago
  • Excellent selection of guests and topics. This is an essential listen for librarians and other academics.

    Audible
    5
    John Adkins
    United States3 months ago
  • Great Podcast

    Excellent selection of guests and topics. This is an essential listen for librarians and other academics.

    Audible
    5
    John Adkins
    United States3 months ago

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Preserving Government Information
Q: Can you give us a high-level overview of web harvesting for US government information?
Web harvesting has evolved from the early Internet Archive efforts to more concerted activities like the End of Term Archive, which targets federal domains.
Preserving Government Information
Q: Jim, what is the relationship between access and preservation?
Preservation is tied to access, as the digital age lacks the guarantee of long-term access that libraries provided in the past.
Copyright, AI, and Great Power Competition
Q: What are the realistic high-value achievements from AI that we have seen so far?
AI has shown concrete benefits in healthcare, military applications, traffic management, and education, advancing these fields significantly.
Copyright, AI, and Great Power Competition
Q: What does restricting fair use mean for the future of AI development?
Restricting fair use could lead to a market dominated by well-capitalized companies that can afford licensing fees, hindering innovation for smaller creators.

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Focus is placed on exploring critical issues related to technology, culture, and information policy, engaging with authors, scholars, and industry experts. Key topics include copyright laws, digital preservation, the impact of artificial intelligence, and the evolution of knowledge sharing in the digital era. Discussions often revolve around themes such as the challenges posed by monopolistic practices in tech, the importance of open access, and the cultural heritage that libraries and archives preserve. This content is particularly compelling for listeners interested in the interplay of digital innovation and societal change.

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2. Andrew Pettegree
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5. Abby Covert
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7. Dave Hansen
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