What happens if our digital history vanishes?

Once upon a time there were only a handful of television stations and newspapers — and most people were shown basically the same view of the world. Items were archived and allow us to look back and see a reflection of history and popular culture.

Now, each of us exists in our own media ecosystem, with ads and content tailored to our own personal interests. What does that mean for how we see the world today and whether we’ll be able to look back decades into the future?

Guest:

Daniel Angus, Professor, Digital Communication, QUT; acting co-director, Digital Media Research Centre