S2 EP 5: Internet Archive

21/11/2017 12 min
S2 EP 5: Internet Archive

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Since 1996, Internet Archive has forged ahead with one mission: to create the world's second Library of Alexandria - this time, digitally. By archiving 11 million books and texts, 20 years of web history through the Wayback Machine, and nearly 1.5 million television news broadcasts, the Internet Archive is poised to meet its goal. Founder Brewster Kahle, Alexis Rossi, and Tracey Jacquith of the Webby Award-winning nonprofit sit down to discuss all that goes into building the world's greatest digital library.Follow @internetarchive to gain more tips on how to preserve a public record of our humanity. And, support its critical work by donating to the Internet Archive.Follow us on social @TheWebbyAwardsKeep up with David-Michel @dmdlikesOur Producer is Sebastian AdeOur Editorial Director is Nicole FerraroResearch and writing by Michael Charboneau and Jordana Jarrett Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.