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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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For more than three decades, Cindy Cohn, the executive director of the Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) has been at the center of the fight to protect privacy, free expression, and innovation online—taking on the NSA’s mass surveillance programs,... more

Computer scientist Sayash Kapoor joins legal scholar Kevin Frazier to discuss “AI as Normal Technology,” the paper he co-authored with Arvind Narayanan, arguing that artificial intelligence is not an apocalyptic superintelligence or miraculous cure-a... more

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Author Edward Wilson-Lee joins Brewster Kahle to uncover the astonishing true story behind The Catalogue of Shipwrecked Books. Wilson-Lee chronicles the adventures of Hernando Colón, who sailed with his father Christopher Columbus before setting out ... more

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For years, the open access movement has promised a more equitable world for scholarship. But as more of our publishing infrastructure is shaped—or captured—by commercial incentives, a harder question keeps surfacing: if knowledge is openly available ... more

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Recent Guests

Rainey Reitman
Writer and civil liberties advocate; co-founder/president of the board, Freedom of the Press Foundation
Freedom of the Press Foundation
Episode: Privacy's Defender
Sayash Kapoor
Computer science PhD candidate at Princeton University
Princeton University
Episode: AI As Normal Technology
Edward Wilson-Lee
Fellow in English at Sydney Sussex College, Cambridge, teaching medieval and renaissance literature
Sydney Sussex College, Cambridge
Episode: The Catalogue Of Shipwrecked Books
Samuel Moore
Scholarly Communications Specialist at Cambridge University Library and author of 'Publishing Beyond the Market'
Cambridge University Library
Episode: Publishing Beyond the Market
Heather Joseph
Executive Director of Sparc
Sparc
Episode: Publishing Beyond the Market
Glyn Moody
Tech and culture writer, author of 'Walled Culture'.
Author
Episode: Walled Culture
Maria Bustillos
Writer and editor of the Brick House Cooperative.
Brick House Cooperative
Episode: Walled Culture
James Boyle
Legal scholar and author whose latest work is focused on public domain and intellectual property.
Duke Law School
Episode: The Public Domain
Molly Shaffer Van Houweling
Copyright expert and co-director of the Berkeley Center for Law and Technology.
UC Berkeley School of Law
Episode: The Public Domain

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Chris Freeland
Librarian at the Internet Archive and Host of Future Knowledge, involved in discussions surrounding digital preservation and open access.

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 20 ratings
  • unfair review?

    i heard only one episode, featuring jennifer jenkins, but found her style of talking so hard to parse that i never went back to the show. i had to listen closely and frequently rewind because her words were so slurred together and so lacked emphasis cues, that i couldn’t concentrate on the point she was making

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    A robot with tired eyes
    United States5 months ago
  • Great

    I love having IA book talks in podcast format, however I am concerned about the editing. Most of the source videos are an hour long, but these are 40 minutes. What 20 minutes am I missing?

    I feel like I have to listen to the podcast AND the video recordings, to make sure I’m not missing anything. I wouldn’t mind a 20 minute longer podcast if I felt confident I wasn’t missing out on any important or relevant conversation. Sure, I don’t need to hear about the mission of IA and AA every time, but ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    #1FanofTreehouse
    United States6 months ago
  • 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 States6 months ago
  • Excellent selection of guests and topics. This is an essential listen for librarians and other academics.

    Audible
    5
    John Adkins
    United States8 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 States8 months ago

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Listeners appreciate the rich variety of topics covered, particularly those related to technology, open access, and creative rights.
Some feedback notes concerns about content editing, particularly regarding the length and completeness of discussions; however, many find the insights valuable and relevant to ongoing debates in culture and technology.
The podcast effectively engages its audience with knowledgeable guests on pressing issues of digital rights and information policy.

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AI As Normal Technology
Q: Can you discuss the importance of seeing AI as a general purpose technology?
Seeing AI as a normal technology rather than a superintelligence allows for better understanding and policymaking based on past technology experiences, avoiding overly restrictive regulations.
AI As Normal Technology
Q: If you were named the AI Czar of America, what policy ideas would you want to see implemented?
Promoting beneficial uptake of AI while also addressing its risks through transparency and reforms in how AI interacts with existing institutional practices.
AI As Normal Technology
Q: What role does expectations and our general media environment play in how we use and develop and deploy AI tools?
Expectations, especially post-LLMs like ChatGPT, have been inflated due to developers' claims which often do not align with the actual capabilities of the technology in real-world contexts.
AI As Normal Technology
Q: What are some of the major categories or for lack of a better phrase, flavors of AI that we should be aware of?
Some kinds of AI, notably generative AI, have made significant advances, whereas predictive AI, particularly in hiring, has shown a lot of snake oil, with developers claiming their tools work well without evidence.
Publishing Beyond the Market
Q: How would you advise people to approach changing, not just their thinking about intentionally and actively centering community, but also actions?
You can support small presses and community-led initiatives instead of solely relying on commercial publishers.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Future Knowledge

What is Future Knowledge about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Focused on the intersection of technology, culture, and information policy, discussions often center on critical themes such as copyright, open access, and the implications of artificial intelligence on contemporary society. Guests include prominent authors, scholars, and domain experts who share insights about the challenges and opportunities presented by the digital landscape. The episodes frequently address the importance of preserving cultural heritage through initiatives like digital archiving, while also exploring how these changes resonate with creativity and innovation in a technologically driven world.

This podcast stands out for its commitment to engaging with leading voices on pressing issues affecting libraries, digital rights,... more

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