Did You Know?
Given how many vast deserts there are on Earth, it seems strange to think that we’re running low on sand for construction applications–but desert sand grains are predominantly eroded by wind, making them too fine and not as suitable for construction as more angular water-eroded sands.
Today's Tech Term
Digital Amnesia
Digital Amnesia (a.k.a. Digital Obsolescence) refers to a situation where a digital resource or technological knowledge becomes lost to humanity due to the continuing advancement of technology.
An example of Digital Amnesia is a digital resource that can no longer be “read” because the format is archaic, the software/hardware necessary to access it is no longer available, or the particular media itself is damaged beyond repair.
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