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| How to store data for 1,000 years |
| 2022-10-10 |
| [BBC] Most current data storage systems eventually stop working. But there are alternatives on the horizon. |
| Posted by:Skidmark |
| #5 The first rule of data administration is no matter how you safeguard your data, it'll change out from under you. |
| Posted by: Mercutio 2022-10-10 18:33 |
| #4 "Using lasers to etch the interior of crystals... Laser-etched with a 3D map of our nearby stars, our 3” crystal Star Map cube covers 5 parsecs - in all directions. A key is included describing every featured star and symbol. Sol is at the center and its boundaries stretch all the way to Altair. Whether you are an astronaut or a dreamer, we don’t suggest leaving Earth without it." Star Map – Laser Etched Crystal Use something inert like borosilicate glass and watch the eons pass as it sits there untouched (except for the cosmic rays)... |
| Posted by: magpie 2022-10-10 11:29 |
| #3 DNA needs a special device to read and how can we be sure it will be available in the future. Why, by keeping your mRNA vaccination current. The storage DNA will be inserted into your genome. |
| Posted by: Skidmark 2022-10-10 08:06 |
| #2 That's all well and good for storing it but what about reading it. The cave paintings mentioned are a good example. All it takes are your eyes and imagination to interpret. DNA needs a special device to read and how can we be sure it will be available in the future. |
| Posted by: AlmostAnonymous5839 2022-10-10 07:21 |
| #1 How about 4,000 years. |
| Posted by: Procopius2k 2022-10-10 06:48 |
