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Future Knowledge explores the intersection of technology, culture, and information policy with leading authors, scholars, and experts. From copyright and open access to AI and digital preservation, we discuss the big issues shaping knowledge and creativity in the digital age. This podcast is brought to you by the Internet Archive and Authors Alliance.

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Author Edward Wilson-Lee joins Brewster Kahle to uncover the astonishing true story behind The Catalogue of Shipwrecked Books. Wilson-Lee chronicles the adventures of Hernando Colón, who sailed with his father Christopher Columbus before setting out ... more

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For years, the open access movement has promised a more equitable world for scholarship. But as more of our publishing infrastructure is shaped—or captured—by commercial incentives, a harder question keeps surfacing: if knowledge is openly available ... more

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While major recording artists are sued for alleged plagiarism and most creators earn pennies for their work, media industry profits continue to soar. Libraries face mounting barriers to providing access to ebooks—often while being sued by the very pu... more

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What do jazz, gene sequences, and the World Wide Web have in common? They all reveal what’s at stake when our cultural commons shrinks. In this episode, James Boyle, author of The Public Domain, joins Molly Shaffer Van Houweling to explore why the pu... more

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Recent Guests

Vint Cerf
Vice President and Chief Internet Evangelist at Google, known as one of the fathers of the Internet
Google
Episode: The Open Web at a Crossroads: A Conversation with Vint Cerf, Brewster Kahle, Cindy Cohn & Jon Stokes
Brewster Kahle
Founder and Digital Librarian of the Internet Archive
Internet Archive
Episode: The Open Web at a Crossroads: A Conversation with Vint Cerf, Brewster Kahle, Cindy Cohn & Jon Stokes
Cindy Cohn
Executive Director of the Electronic Frontier Foundation
Electronic Frontier Foundation
Episode: The Open Web at a Crossroads: A Conversation with Vint Cerf, Brewster Kahle, Cindy Cohn & Jon Stokes
Jon Stokes
Founder of Ars Technica and currently involved in AI startups
Ars Technica
Episode: The Open Web at a Crossroads: A Conversation with Vint Cerf, Brewster Kahle, Cindy Cohn & Jon Stokes
Cory Doctorow
Science fiction author and activist
Electronic Frontier Foundation
Episode: Enshittification
Michael Menna
Co-author of an impactful report on securing digital rights for libraries.
Internet Archive
Episode: Music and Copyright in the Era of Taylor Swift
Anjali Vats
Associate Professor of Law at the University of Pittsburgh School of Law.
University of Pittsburgh
Episode: Music and Copyright in the Era of Taylor Swift
Mark Graham
Director of the Wayback Machine at the Internet Archive
Internet Archive
Episode: Wayback Machine at 1 Trillion
Trevor Owens
Author and public historian
American Institute of Physics
Episode: After Disruption

Host

Chris Freeland
Librarian at the Internet Archive and Host of Future Knowledge, involved in discussions surrounding digital preservation and open access.

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 20 ratings
  • unfair review?

    i heard only one episode, featuring jennifer jenkins, but found her style of talking so hard to parse that i never went back to the show. i had to listen closely and frequently rewind because her words were so slurred together and so lacked emphasis cues, that i couldn’t concentrate on the point she was making

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    A robot with tired eyes
    United States5 months ago
  • Great

    I love having IA book talks in podcast format, however I am concerned about the editing. Most of the source videos are an hour long, but these are 40 minutes. What 20 minutes am I missing?

    I feel like I have to listen to the podcast AND the video recordings, to make sure I’m not missing anything. I wouldn’t mind a 20 minute longer podcast if I felt confident I wasn’t missing out on any important or relevant conversation. Sure, I don’t need to hear about the mission of IA and AA every time, but ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    #1FanofTreehouse
    United States5 months ago
  • Fascinating authors and topics

    The broad selection of topics and authors makes this a must-listen for librarians, archivists and listeners who care about the current state of intellectual property and libraries.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    KatrinaStierholz
    United States6 months ago
  • Excellent selection of guests and topics. This is an essential listen for librarians and other academics.

    Audible
    5
    John Adkins
    United States7 months ago
  • Great Podcast

    Excellent selection of guests and topics. This is an essential listen for librarians and other academics.

    Audible
    5
    John Adkins
    United States7 months ago

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Listeners appreciate the rich variety of topics covered, particularly those related to technology, open access, and creative rights.
Some feedback notes concerns about content editing, particularly regarding the length and completeness of discussions; however, many find the insights valuable and relevant to ongoing debates in culture and technology.
The podcast effectively engages its audience with knowledgeable guests on pressing issues of digital rights and information policy.

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Music and Copyright in the Era of Taylor Swift
Q: What do you see as the convergences and divergences between our work on music?
There is a shared skepticism about whether copyright laws are promoting progress in music and the traditional metrics of success.
Music Copyright, Creativity, and Culture
Q: Is training AI models on copyrighted music without permission a fair use?
It's a complex issue, and while there may be arguments for transformative use, I foresee potential market harm that might be viewed unfavorably in court.
Music Copyright, Creativity, and Culture
Q: Wither music? Where is music going?
I believe music will continue to thrive despite monopolization within the industry, although it may be challenging for artists to profit from their creativity.
Music Copyright, Creativity, and Culture
Q: Can you walk us through some of that and tell us how it plays out?
Sure, I'd be happy to explain how music copyright interacts with technological changes and the limitations it has.
Preserving Government Information
Q: Can you give us a high-level overview of web harvesting for US government information?
Web harvesting has evolved from the early Internet Archive efforts to more concerted activities like the End of Term Archive, which targets federal domains.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Future Knowledge

What is Future Knowledge about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Focused on the intersection of technology, culture, and information policy, discussions often center on critical themes such as copyright, open access, and the implications of artificial intelligence on contemporary society. Guests include prominent authors, scholars, and domain experts who share insights about the challenges and opportunities presented by the digital landscape. The episodes frequently address the importance of preserving cultural heritage through initiatives like digital archiving, while also exploring how these changes resonate with creativity and innovation in a technologically driven world.

This podcast stands out for its commitment to engaging with leading voices on pressing issues affecting libraries, digital rights,... more

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