31 May
2000
31 May
'00
10:06 a.m.
On 31 May 2000, Eric Smith wrote:
Sellam wrote:
Don't you want to know if Atlantis really existed, and if so, what their
scientists knew? I sure as hell do. I'd hate to think all of our
incredible knowledge could be lost to future civilizations because we
didn't think to take all the steps necessary to ensure survival of our
history.
If we aren't here to make sure our often amazing and sometimes abominable
civilation lives on despite the worst of scenarios, then what are we here
for?
Granted this all sounds very noble and lofty, but it is where I'm coming
from.
Sellam International Man of Intrigue and Danger
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On the other hand, what happens when/if
civilization falls into another
dark period (world war, nuclear holocaust, whatever-doomsday-scenario)?
Longevity of the medium becomes an issue if you have a bleak outlook for
our future.
Nah, they'll be more interested in our grocery shopping lists. :-)
Despite my concern for preserving computer history, I'm not trying to
prepare anything to survive a nuclear holocaust. I don't think there's
much point. IMHO, preserving the stuff is useful primarily if there
*isn't* some major doomsday event.