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Very long term data backup | by SnArL | 2008-08-27 07:43:42 |
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Very cool, but I wish they hadn't used Genesis | by Arachnid | 2008-08-27 08:19:16 |
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I suspect it was for that reason it was chosen. | by SaylorA | 2008-08-27 08:23:53 |
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The disk itself is the reference, though. | by Arachnid | 2008-08-27 08:25:56 |
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Ah, but we did need the text as a reference. | by SaylorA | 2008-08-27 08:29:49 |
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I'm reading it now, and I see no mention | by Arachnid | 2008-08-27 08:34:39 |
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I misinterpreted what you said. You are correct | by SaylorA | 2008-08-27 08:48:04 |
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Given the number of copies of the bible around | by Arachnid | 2008-08-27 08:52:00 |
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The goal is not to represent ourselves, but | by SaylorA | 2008-08-27 08:58:33 |
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But like it or not, it'll do both. | by Arachnid | 2008-08-27 09:05:00 |
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Yes the choice could impart some unintended | by SaylorA | 2008-08-27 09:11:19 |
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It's still a significant choice. | by Arachnid | 2008-08-27 09:13:37 |
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Significant in what respect, though? | by MatthewDBA | 2008-08-27 09:28:00 |
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Or, the reaction could be... | by bitflipper | 2008-08-27 09:47:45 |
| Consider, though, |
by dodrian |
2008-08-27 09:58:22 |
| that even Greek myths, which aren't believed by anyone these days, are still referenced in modern art and literature. The book of Genesis is even more pervasive in today's culture (well, Western culture at least). |
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