Future Knowledge

About Future Knowledge

Future Knowledge explores the intersection of technology, culture, and information policy with leading authors, scholars, and experts. From copyright and open access to AI and digital preservation, we discuss the big issues shaping knowledge and creativity in the digital age. This podcast is brought to you by the Internet Archive and Authors Alliance.

Publisher

Internet Archive & Authors Alliance

Category

arts · society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

26 May 2025

Latest episode

21 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

45 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   21 Oct 2026

   The Internet Archive at 30: A Conversation with Brewster Kahle

   As the Internet Archive turns 30, founder Brewster Kahle looks back at the origins of the Archive and considers the future of libraries, digital preservation, and access to knowledge. In this wide-ranging conversation, Kahle explores how libraries can work together to preserve our digital culture, build collections that remain accessible, and make use of new technologies—including AI—without giving up their role as stewards of knowledge. Joining Kahle in conversation is Stephen Wyber of the International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA). This conversation was originally recorded by IFLA as part of its Futures Club series on September 15, 2026. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ChQunGkIO9E (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ChQunGkIO9E) Check out all of the Future Knowledge episodes at https://archive.org/details/future-knowledge (https://archive.org/details/future-knowledge)

2. 

   7 Oct 2026

   Mass Surveillance and the Loss of Fun

   Future Knowledge hosts Alexis Durante-Tierney and Helen Vogelsong-Donahue interview each other about how mass surveillance impacts youth socialization and the preservation of memory.

3. 

   23 Sept 2026

   Open for Whom?

   Chris Bourg of MIT Libraries, Lisa Petrides of ISKME, and Charles Watkinson of University of Michigan Press discuss the challenges of open knowledge in the age of AI, exploring access and infrastructure concerns.

Who has been a guest on Future Knowledge

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Chris Bourg
• Lisa Petrides
• Charles Watkinson
• Merrilee Proffitt
• James Jacobs

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

YouTube views

767,952

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

4.3 / 5

17 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

11 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 52 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

47

Social presence

0

YouTube

93

Engagement

50

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