The Persistence of Memory

On the Media | May 5, 2011
Computer scientist Gordon Bell is at the vanguard of a movement called “lifelogging,” digitally recording every moment of his day in an effort to create a complete virtual memory of his life. But why? We talk with Bell and also technology writer Clive Thompson about the implications.

Listen to Brooke's unedited interview with Clive Thompson here.

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