Future Knowledge

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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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Episodes

Averting the Digital Dark Age

Recorded live at the Internet Archive Canada in Vancouver, this discussion features historian Ian Milligan , author of Averting the Digital Dark Age , in conversation with Brewster Kahle , founder of the Internet Archive. Guided by journalist Takara Small , the discussion explores Canada’s role in preserving our digital heritage—and why safeguarding born-digital history is more urgent than ever. Grab your copy of Averting the Digital Dark Age : https://www.ianmilligan.ca/publication/averting-the...

Jul 16, 2025•50 min•Ep. 5

The Internet Con

Author and activist Cory Doctorow joins us to discuss The Internet Con , his call to reclaim internet control from Big Tech. From locked-down platforms to the illusion of choice online, Cory lays out how interoperability can break corporate monopolies—and why reshaping the digital landscape starts with empowering users to leave, remix, and reimagine the internet on their own terms. Grab your copy of The Internet Con : https://www.versobooks.com/products/3035-the-internet-con This conversation wa...

Jul 02, 2025•34 min•Ep. 4

Live Dead

Author John Brackett ( Live Dead ) is joined by musician and Grateful Dead scholar David Gans to discuss how live recordings—both official and fan-made—shaped the sound, story, and enduring legacy of the Grateful Dead. This episode explores what these tapes reveal about audience, authenticity, and the cultural power of the “live” experience. Grab your copy of Live Dead : https://dukeupress.edu/live-dead This conversation was recorded on 5/22/2025. Watch the full video recording at: https://archi...

Jun 18, 2025•56 min•Ep. 3

The Copyright Wars

Historian Peter Baldwin joins copyright scholar Pamela Samuelson to unpack The Copyright Wars —a sweeping look at 300 years of trans-Atlantic copyright battles. From 18th-century publishing monopolies to today’s clashes between Big Tech, libraries, and the entertainment industry, this conversation reveals how history can illuminate the future of intellectual property in a digital world. Grab your copy of The Copyright Wars : https://archive.org/details/thecopyrightwars00bald This conversation wa...

Jun 04, 2025•37 min•Ep. 1

Copyright, AI, and Great Power Competition

Authors Joshua Levine and Tim Hwang sit down with Lila Bailey to discuss Copyright, AI, and Great Power Competition . Together they explore how artificial intelligence is transforming copyright law—and how global powers are using IP policy as a strategic tool in the race for technological dominance. Grab your copy of Copyright, AI, and Great Power Competition : https://www.thefai.org/posts/copyright-ai-and-great-power-competition This conversation was recorded on 3/20/2025. Watch the full video ...

Jun 04, 2025•36 min•Ep. 2

Future Knowledge | Podcast Trailer

Launching in June 2025, 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.

May 26, 2025•2 min

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