Disturbances #16: Digital Dust
From smart dust and spimes, through to online journaling and social media, to machine learning, big data and digital preservation…
Is the archive where information goes to live forever, or where data goes to die?
Tags: loss
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The Blog That Disappeared - The New York Times
Fortunately there’s a back-up on the Internet Archive, but this tale of Google’s overnight destruction of fourteen years of writing is truly infuriating.
When we use their services, we trust that companies like Google will preserve some of the most personal things we have to share. They trust that we will not read the fine print.
When you pitch your tent in someone else’s walled garden, they can tear down your home whenever they want.
Simplified JavaScript Jargon
An A-Z of JavaScript jargon (although some of the “explanations” could do with de-jargonifying themselves).
Blinking Fever - Tantek
A heartbreaking tale of companionship, memory and loss.
What Goes Up, Doesn’t Have To Come Down
A thoughtful—and beautifully illustrated—piece by Geri on memory and digital preservation, prompted by the shut-down of Gowalla.
Typography Deconstructed | A comprehensive guide to the anatomy of type.
A beautiful glossary of typographic terms.
My Father’s Final Gift « Aza on Design
The beautifully-written and moving story of a father’s last gift to his son. The father is Jef Raskin; the son is Aza Raskin.
Colosseo Letterpress Poster: Reimagining the Roman Coliseum with type
The most beautiful piece of letterpress art from Cameron thus far.
Glossary | HTML5 Doctor
A very handy glossary of HTML5 from the medical professionals at HTML5 Doctor.