We can’t make it impossible for libraries of Alexandria to burn down, but we can make it really hard for them to For instance by making the books to exist outside the library. And copies at other libraries. And installing fire sprinklers. I’m getting lost in the metaphor here but you get it

They do exist outside; now, with library cards, one can check out books from libraries outside their local library. Publishers must be part of the solution and not exert outrageous fees from public libraries.

Obligatory libgen praise post

It is wild to see the rise and fall of something you used to love so much and relied on for many facets of your life.

Library of Alfexandria

what if we make the books out of little fungible series of bits and send them over copper wire

Shoutout to the vast Tweetdeck collections I lost when Elmo decided to change Tweetdeck. 😩🔥

Bring back etching every book on giant stone slabs constructed into massive temple complexes.

Heavy metaphor for a Sunday ☀️ gm

Bouncers

Redundancy is key. Also not having libraries ruled by decree of one person is also essential.