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-digital-dark-age/

This conversation was recorded on 5/27/2025.

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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 was recorded on 10/31/2023. Watch the full video recording at: https://archive.org/details/the-internet-con

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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://archive.org/details/live-dead

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