Freelance multimedia journalist Brandon Tauszik highlights the precarious nature of online content, expressing concerns about the disappearance of his and others' work due to factors like link rot and website closures. As more media sites shut down, he warns that the ephemeral nature of digital journalism threatens the preservation of important projects. To combat this issue, Tauszik is working with the Starling Lab to develop solutions that help ensure the longevity and accessibility of journalistic work amidst rapidly changing technology.
"A publication could just go out of business and take down whatever content they want. Your writing is not permanent. Your photography is not permanent..."
"If I were to pass away tomorrow and my credit cards stopped, a lot of these projects of mine would just vanish, be gone for good..."
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