Perpetual Learning
Eleanor Davies 
In my years as an archivist, I’ve seen how technology can both enhance and, at times, unintentionally alter human capabilities. It’s a pattern that seems to be repeating itself today, even in the critical field of medicine. A recent study has brought to light a curious, perhaps even concerning, development: doctors’ ability to spot cancer … Read more
Hello everyone, Eleanor here. As we gather here in August of 2025, the air is thick with talk of Artificial Intelligence. It’s everywhere, promising to reshape our world. But as someone who’s spent decades sifting through the history of technology, I can’t help but wonder: what if AI doesn’t get much better than this? It … Read more
Hello everyone, Eleanor here. Today, I want to talk about a recent development that really caught my eye – the confirmation that Nvidia and AMD will be contributing 15% of their China chip revenue to the U.S. government. This news, dated August 12, 2025, brings to mind many historical instances where governments have stepped in … Read more
As someone who has spent a good portion of my life immersed in the dusty archives of technological history, the recent news about Reddit blocking the Wayback Machine from archiving most of its site immediately caught my attention. It’s a development that, while rooted in understandable concerns about unauthorized AI scraping, has significant implications for … Read more
It’s easy to get caught up in the daily news cycle, but sometimes it’s worth pausing to consider larger, more abstract questions. Today, I’m thinking about a hypothetical scenario: what if democracy completely collapsed, and all societies were ruled by force and fear? As an archivist, my work has always been rooted in understanding how … Read more
It feels like everywhere you turn these days, artificial intelligence is being hailed as the next big thing. The buzz around AI investments is undeniable, with companies pouring billions into development and startups promising groundbreaking advancements. But as someone who’s spent decades sifting through the history of technological innovation, I can’t help but feel a … Read more
It feels like just yesterday that a computer science degree was seen as a golden ticket to a prosperous future. The narrative was simple: learn to code, get a high-paying job in tech, and enjoy a career at the forefront of innovation. But today, August 11, 2025, that dream is facing some rather stark realities. … Read more
It seems we’re at another crossroads with technology, and this one feels particularly significant. The world of Artificial Intelligence is buzzing, and not in the usual excited way. A major class-action lawsuit has been certified, potentially the largest copyright case the AI industry has ever faced. As someone who has spent decades sifting through the … Read more
Hello everyone, Eleanor here. It’s August 10th, 2025, and as I sift through the latest discussions about government funding for technology and international trade tariffs, I can’t help but notice a familiar pattern. These debates aren’t new; they echo conversations and decisions made decades, even centuries, ago. In my years working as an archivist, I’ve … Read more
As someone who has spent decades sifting through dusty archives, it’s fascinating to see how history, in its own way, often echoes the present. Today, we talk endlessly about Artificial Intelligence and its impact on jobs. It feels new, perhaps even overwhelming. But if we look back, we find that major technological shifts have always … Read more