25th December 2005, 11:10 PM
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Of course, yes, there is a ridiculous amount of data on record relating to our "modern" existence.Unfortunately, future data retrieval will depend largely upon the longevity of the records themselves, the continuing advance of appropriate technology and equally, the future attitudes of researchers. Vast amounts of records were produced in the distant past and today, we are lucky enough to hold a small percentage of them.The interpretation of records of all flavours is of course a bit of an issue. Records can be manipulated and/or destroyed. Physical archaeology is the one for me!
Of course, yes, there is a ridiculous amount of data on record relating to our "modern" existence.Unfortunately, future data retrieval will depend largely upon the longevity of the records themselves, the continuing advance of appropriate technology and equally, the future attitudes of researchers. Vast amounts of records were produced in the distant past and today, we are lucky enough to hold a small percentage of them.The interpretation of records of all flavours is of course a bit of an issue. Records can be manipulated and/or destroyed. Physical archaeology is the one for me!