Jussi-Ville Heiskanen wrote:
Besides the off-planet complete database-backup I envisioned, another intriguing conceit would be to start on the process of transcribing wikipedia onto vellum with non-corrosive and persistent ink (I don't think there are enough stone tablets, or even clay for tablets to ever suffice, but vellum is clearly unlimited, if a little slow to come by).
Vellum is far more vulnerable to fire and plagues of locusts than stone.
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