Nikki (Nicole Ackermans)
Researcher and commentator on technology and data preservation who provided the episode's featured deep-dive into Microsoft's Project Silica and long-term glass-based storage.
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Feb 19, 2026 • 35min
Microsoft’s 10,000-year Storage Tech - DTNS 5209
Dr. Nikki (Nicole Ackermans), researcher focused on technology and data preservation. She unpacks Microsoft’s Project Silica and how femtosecond lasers write data into glass voxels. They cover 5D encoding, capacity and longevity claims, plus practical hurdles for adoption and archival use. Other segments touch on wearables, youth safety testimony, and privacy controversies.
