As part of our #NewlearningLandscapes campaign, we launched the Development Initiatives Archival Collection - freely available resources to anyone who needs it this week.

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12 Weird Nights - Night 9 – The Night of Lost Libraries What happens when the world’s knowledge disappears? From the clay tablets of Nineveh to the scrolls of Alexandria, and from the manuscripts of Nalanda to the burned codices of the Maya, this episode explores the fascinating, and tragic history of lost libraries. We dive into the paradox of preservation, where fire sometimes saves what it seeks to destroy, the human stories of librarians who risked everything to protect knowledge, and the looming threat of a modern Digital Dark Age where our digital treasures may vanish without a trace. Join me as we journey through the ashes of memory, uncovering the fragile thread that connects us to the past and asking the quiet question: what knowledge are we letting disappear today? In this episode: - Nineveh & Ashurbanipal’s Library: How fire baked clay tablets into permanence, preserving 2,500-year-old wisdom. - The Great Library of Alexandria: Three phases of destruction, lost scientific discoveries, and the human cost of attrition. - Nalanda & the Maya Codices: When libraries became targets of war and colonial erasure, and only fragments survive today. - Modern Ashes: The deliberate destruction of libraries in WWII, including Leuven and Warsaw, and their haunting memorials. - The Heroes of Preservation: Librarians in Timbuktu and Sarajevo who risked their lives to save centuries of knowledge. - Technology as the New Scribe: AI and imaging resurrecting burned scrolls, and the looming threat of the Digital Dark Age. Why listen: This episode isn’t just about books—it’s about memory, culture, and the human drive to preserve stories against time, fire, and indifference. Something to ponder: "Knowledge is fragile. It survives not by walls, but by people who care." If this episode sparked your curiosity, made you feel a little more enchanted, or reminded you of the stories hiding in plain sight, I’d love for you to stay connected with the LilWeird Universe. You can support the podcast, explore more curious content, and help keep this little world growing, glowing, and wonderfully weird. Recommended Books: - https://amzn.to/4qjiziv by https://www.amazon.com/Luciano-Canfora/e/B001IU4PR0/ref=dp_byline_cont_book_1 - https://bookshop.org/a/118908/9781541603721 - https://bookshop.org/a/118908/9780313361487https://bookshop.org/a/118908/9781541603721 - https://bookshop.org/a/118908/9780674271104https://bookshop.org/a/118908/9780674271104 - https://amzn.to/3ZbEmNf - https://bookshop.org/a/118908/9780786745388 - https://amzn.to/4pHMCQ2 Credits: 🎵BGM Used https://pixabay.com/%20https://cdn.pixabay.com/download/audio/2023/03/04/audio_93d3cbb6c6.mp3?filename=intro-melancolica-141509.mp3 https://pixabay.com/%20https://cdn.pixabay.com/download/audio/2024/08/11/audio_59abd9cd50.mp3?filename=mystical-piano-atmosphere-231511.m A gentle note: This episode of LilWeird Podcast is a blend of researched facts, folklore, personal reflection, and creative storytelling. While efforts were made to ensure accuracy, this episode is intended for curious exploration, not as a scientific or academic resource. Listener discretion is encouraged when interpreting historical or cultural content. 🌙 Affiliate Disclaimer Some of the links provided may be affiliate links through http://bookshop.org and http://amazon.com. If you choose to purchase through them, I may earn a small commission at no additional cost to you. This helps support the LilWeird Podcast and keeps the stories coming. Thank you for your support!

📣 New Podcast! "12 Weird Nights - Night 9 – The Night of Lost Libraries" on @Spreaker #ancientknowledge #archimedespalimpsest #ashurbanipal #bookrescue #culturalheritage #darkage #digitallibraries #herculaneum #humanmemory #knowledgepreservation #librarydestruction #libraryhistory #mayacodices

Ever wondered if AI is the future of knowledge preservation? 🤔 Dive into how AI is revolutionizing info storage and retrieval, reshaping our grasp on history and culture. From smart databases to digital archives, the potential is vast. What does this mean for us? #AI #KnowledgePreservation

Why It's Important to Preserve Encyclopedias for the Future I was watching a historical documentary about the Library of Alexandria. I learned about how Ptolemy II decreed that any ships entering the port must surrender their books for copying. Imagine a world...

Why It's Important to Preserve Encyclopedias for the Future #Technology #Other #Encyclopedias #KnowledgePreservation #CulturalHeritage

Preserving At-Risk Public Data - Ithaka S+R ‪Federal data enable cutting-edge research and underpin decision making across the public and private sector—but that data is increasingly at risk. Learn about efforts to safeguard public access to fe...

Preserving At-Risk Public Data - An Interview with the Data Rescue Project Steering Committee

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A New Era of Expertise! From education to enterprise, Gepetto leads the way in knowledge replication and preservation. It's time to revolutionize how we access and utilize expertise! #KnowledgePreservation #HumanInnovation #DigitalExperts

Congressional Committee reviews Library of Congress effectiveness and youth outreach Officials commend Library of Congress for visitor increase and focus on youth engagement.

Rep. Carey highlighted the Library of Congress as a crucial pillar of democracy, showcasing its impressive visitor surge and innovative youth engagement initiatives.

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11/12 Potential benefits exist: these systems could serve as "interactive archives" for learning from deceased scientists or preserving family history. Less "grieving companion," more "source of knowledge" about ancestors.
#DigitalHeritage #KnowledgePreservation

The U.S. Founding Fathers Recognized the Benefits of Immunization—We Need That Same Recognition Today | Annals of Internal Medicine

5/8 4) ARCHIVING for posterity. In an era where public institutions face threats of censorship, journals provide permanent, accessible repositories of medical knowledge—preserving scientific progress regardless of political climates. ex: ACIP vaccine schedule #KnowledgePreservation

♻️: The #reusability of open data at the research level remains my main interest: #knowledgepreservation through #analysispreservation is needed!
Currently leading the "Data Lifecycle panel" set up by ICFA (International Committee for Future Accelerators).
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Writing down knowledge helps preserve it.
✍️ Tie knowledge by writing it.
(Sunan ad-Darimi, Hadith 482, Sahih by Al-Albani) #WriteItDown #KnowledgePreservation #akaderneon #hadith