Perpetual Learning
Eleanor Davies 
The Silent Observer We’ve all heard the news: AI-powered sensors might soon be able to monitor our every move, even within the supposed privacy of our own hotel rooms. It’s a thought that raises immediate questions about privacy, doesn’t it? As someone who spent decades sifting through the dusty records of technological progress, this development … Read more
It’s hard to fathom, but the idea of observing our planet from space is relatively new. The very first satellites, launched in the mid-20th century, weren’t just marvels of engineering; they were our first true eyes in the sky, offering a perspective on Earth we’d never had before. My work as an archivist has given … Read more
It feels like everyone is talking about Artificial Intelligence these days. The buzz around AI is undeniable, and frankly, it’s having a significant impact on the U.S. economy right now. As someone who’s spent decades sifting through historical documents, especially those detailing the rise of new technologies, I can’t help but see a familiar rhythm. … Read more
It’s not often that a jury verdict brings the distant past of technology into sharp focus with a present-day event, but a recent finding against Meta concerning the Flo period and pregnancy app does just that. A jury determined that Meta illegally collected data from users of the Flo app, a significant development in the … Read more
Hello everyone, Eleanor here. It’s August 4th, 2025, and I’ve been thinking a lot about the internet lately. As a retired archivist, my career was all about preserving information and understanding how we’ve managed data throughout history. It’s why I’m particularly interested in a major shift that seems to be on the horizon: widespread age … Read more
As someone who has spent decades sifting through the dusty records of technological history, I’ve seen my fair share of innovations that started with a whisper and ended up changing the world. Today, we’re witnessing something similar, but with a twist that feels both familiar and profoundly new. Recently, researchers have stumbled upon a rather … Read more
It’s been said that artificial intelligence is a tool. And like any tool, it can be used for good or ill. We’ve seen AI assist doctors, help engineers design better structures, and even compose music. But lately, the conversation has shifted. What if AI isn’t just a tool used by hackers, but an entity that … Read more
It’s fascinating to witness the current fervor surrounding advancements in AI architectures. We’re hearing claims of ‘100x faster reasoning,’ echoing the breathless excitement that accompanied earlier technological leaps, like the dawn of the internet and the World Wide Web. As a retired archivist, I’ve spent decades immersed in the history of technology, meticulously cataloging documents … Read more
As someone who has spent decades sifting through the dusty archives of technological history, I’ve always been struck by how deeply intertwined innovation and governance have been. It’s a relationship that’s evolved dramatically, and examining the present through the lens of the past can be incredibly illuminating. Think about it: the very foundations of modern … Read more
As an archivist, I’ve spent decades sifting through the remnants of technological history. It’s fascinating how often the challenges and anxieties of today echo the past. The current conversation around Artificial Intelligence automating tasks within the consulting industry reminds me of a much older, yet remarkably similar, story: the rise of automation and its impact … Read more