Note sull'episodio
Curiosity is powerful. It is a force that drives us to understand the world more deeply. Steve Adams and the host of NU IDEAS sit down to talk about how curiosity can help us build a robust and nuanced personal archive. Saving materials from our lives gives us a particular look back on what was going on in the world.
Additional Resources
- Archives in Context Podcast, Season 5, Episode 6: Archives, Community, and Education at the Library of Congress with Danna Bell and Guha Shankar - During this conversation, Bell and Shankar discuss the intersection of archives, community, and education, specifically addressing how the country’s renewed focus on social justice impacts their work at the Library of Congress.
- Things To Do At Home: Organize Your Personal Archive - The Writers Guild Foundation Archivist, Hilary Swett shares some thoughts about how to be fortuitously productive.
Reflection Questions:
- When you think about building your personal archive, how might you capture the current moment for future use?
- In a time where the validity of information is constantly questioned, how can curiosity serve as a tactic or tool for others?