Tomorrow is history

Sometimes I sit around and just think of stupid stuff. For example, are airplanes upside down on the other side of the world? This post isn't really much different.

I often think about how we are a civilization of "recorded" data. Meaning, we have a need to "record" the events of every single day for future posterity.

How much video data will be stored for what happens tomorrow?
How much picture data will be stored for what happens tomorrow?
How much computer data will be stored for what happens tomorrow?
How much voice data will be stored for what happens tomorrow?
Hom much audio data will be stored for what happens tomorrow?
How much hard copy print will be stored for what happens tomorrow?
How much evidence data will be stored for what happens tomorrow?

How much weather data will be stored for what happens tomorrow?
The list goes on and on and on and on...

So, every single day, tons of "recorded" data is stored. Why? Because someday it may be needed. If you are audited by the IRS, you need your "recorded" data. If you are accused of a murder, rape, bank robery etc., you will need your or someone else's "recorded" data. If anyone for any reason wants to know what happened on a particular date in history, there will be a need for "recorded" data.

So, how much space is being taken up by all the "recorded" data? How long should it be kept? Should there be backups of backups of "recorded" data? Will we ever run out of room for it? Should there be a Czar (sp) of "recorded" data?

I know one thing for sure. This post will be "recorded", but will not be around for very long. I think I'll archive it in case I want to post it again another time :)