The hottest Digital history Substack posts right now

There are interesting discussions happening around transport and how it might change in the future. A live event is planned to dive deeper into this topic with an expert.
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The author reflects on the importance of preserving digital messages and memories, expressing a strong emotional attachment to them.
There's a contrast drawn between the perceived permanence of digital life and its actual fragility, highlighting the significance of digital memories.
The preference to retain digital messages is likened to the author's aversion to losing memories, emphasizing the value placed on both physical and digital aspects of life.

Small island nations like Anguilla generate significant government revenue from domain sales.
The history of domain names involves a transition from community-run infrastructure to commodification.
The assignment and management of domain names are political acts that signal autonomy and sovereignty.

The mainstream discourse on automation often contains misinformation and exaggerated claims, such as the idea that automation is the primary reason for job loss.
Persistent low demand for labor is attributed not to automation but to long-standing economic factors like global industrial overcapacity.
Historical examples, like the role of the Polaroid Revolutionary Workers Movement in challenging ties with South Africa during apartheid, show the impact of collective action.

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