Abby Smith Rumsey

An exploration of historical memory and networks of meaning in the context of today's crises of extremism and polarization.

WHEN WE ARE NO MORE HOW DIGITAL MEMORY WILL SHAPE OUR FUTURE

Memory technologies from papyrus to print have given humans a unique survival advantage: allowing us to accumulate knowledge. These technologies shape our perception of history, time, and personal and cultural identity. What is the future of knowledge in the digital age?

Abby Smith Rumsey

Abby Smith Rumsey is a writer and historian focusing on the creation, preservation, and use of the cultural record in all media.