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So, uh, is this irony? They design an electronic artifact that is supposed to last 1,000 years. Cool. But to check on its status, i.e. learn what it looks like,
by unwind 4y ago
So, uh, is this irony? They design an electronic artifact that is supposed to last 1,000 years. Cool. But to check on its status, i.e. learn what it looks like, you have to go to ... Facebook?!
- ntrz 4y agoAs far as learning what it looks like, there are photos on the site too (under "The Artifact"). The incorporation of Facebook is a bit silly but it's a student project, I guess the point was really for the students to consider the sort of unusual constraints and considerations that are required for such a long-term design. Seems unlikely anyone involved really expected to be updating that Facebook page for the next thousand years.
- logifail 4y ago> the point was really for the students to consider the sort of unusual constraints and considerations that are required for such a long-term design Right ... and after considering those important aspects, they decided to send everyone to FB to check on the artefact's status? Talk about scoring an own goal.
- 404mm 4y agoSeems like Facebook has outlived the project :(