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The Unreliability of Digital Services: Reflections on Archiving, Time, and Consistency

In this post, I reflect on the unpredictability of digital services like Archive.org, especially during unexpected maintenance. As a long-time user since 1999, I’ve archived countless websites and music collections, including contributions to well-known archives like the Grateful Dead collection. Explore how digital archiving preserves history and serves as a form of time travel, even when our trusted platforms experience downtime.

Read more about my journey and discover why archiving remains essential in preserving our digital legacy.

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Exploring Taboo Topics: The Disruptarian Podcast (2018)

Discover the Disruptarian podcast, a bold platform that explores taboo topics like immigration, capitalism vs. socialism, abortion, and cryptocurrency. Launched in 2018, this thought-provoking show invites listeners to engage in open dialogue on controversial issues, offering diverse perspectives without holding back. Whether you’re passionate about law reform, international travel, or religious debates, Disruptarian encourages honest discussions and welcomes your voice in the conversation. Dive into these deep discussions and challenge your views—listen now on Spotify!

Hidden Scrolls Rising Truth by DJ Disruptarian

Album Release: “Hidden Scrolls, Rising Truth” by DJ Disruptarian

Album Release: “Hidden Scrolls, Rising Truth” by Ryan Richard Thompson AKA DJ Disruptarian Release Date: October 22, 2024Artists: Ryan Richard Thompson AKA DJ DisruptarianTracks: 9 Prepare yourself for an album that blends roots reggae, mysticism, and unapologetic rebellion. On October 22, 2024, Ryan Richard Thompson and DJ Disruptarian will release their latest project, “Hidden Scrolls, […]

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Google’s New Feature: A Gateway to the Internet’s Past, One Click at a Time

Google has teamed up with the Internet Archive’s Wayback Machine, making it easy to access archived versions of websites directly from search results. With just a click, users can view snapshots of sites as they appeared in the past, preserving the digital history of the web. This integration is a powerful tool for researchers, developers, and anyone curious about how the internet has evolved. Explore web history and ensure that knowledge from the past is never lost!

CIA Triangle: The Core of Cybersecurity

Understanding the CIA Triangle in Cybersecurity: A Layperson’s Guide

In cybersecurity, the CIA Triangle—Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability—is the foundation of protecting any system. Confidentiality ensures that only authorized individuals can view sensitive data, while integrity guarantees that information remains accurate and unaltered. Availability ensures that systems and data are accessible whenever needed by those who have permission. These three principles work together to safeguard digital assets, but finding the right balance can be challenging. Whether you’re securing personal information or managing corporate networks, understanding the CIA Triangle is key to building a strong defense against cyber threats.

Huxley and Orwell on the nuclear family

How Huxley and Orwell Predicted the Destruction of the Nuclear Family

In their seminal works 1984 and Brave New World, George Orwell and Aldous Huxley envisioned dystopian futures where the human spirit is shackled, individuality is crushed, and totalitarianism rules supreme. Both novels present disturbingly accurate predictions about the destruction of the nuclear family, with chilling parallels to societal trends today. The nuclear family—once the bedrock […]

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Advanced Lie Detection: A Double-Edged Sword? Exploring AI, Ethics, and Justice on the Disruptarian Podcast

In the latest episode of the Disruptarian Podcast, host Rich Garvey Banton dives into a fascinating and controversial topic—AI-driven lie detection. With technology advancing at breakneck speed, we are approaching a future where detecting deception may no longer require human intuition, but rather rely on algorithms and machine learning models. But what are the broader […]

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