Building an Open and Accessible Public Library of India | Carl Malamud | Rahul Dewan | #SangamTalks
88Carl Malamud began his journey as a technologist with a strong commitment to open-source protocols, advocating for a free and accessible internet. 'The BACK OFF,' which harnessed open-source TCP/IP, in which he was part of, played a crucial role in making the internet as fluid and accessible as we know it today.
In this talk, he explains how his activism evolved from championing open-source technology to engaging in a legal battle with the state over copyrighting of essential laws that should be available to the public. His focus later turned to India, where he began digitizing works related to the Indian freedom struggle. This effort marked a significant step in the process of decolonizing knowledge, aiming to create an open, accessible public library for all Indians through the establishment of 'Servants of Knowledge.' Discover this inspiring journey of digitizing metadata, painstakingly scanning invaluable works, and embracing the role of a trustee of knowledge.
About The Speakers:
Carl Malamud is an American technologist, author, and public domain advocate, best known for founding Public.Resource.Org. He also founded the Internet Multicasting Service, where he developed the first Internet radio station, brought the SEC’s EDGAR database online, and created the 1996 Internet World Exposition. Malamud has authored eight books, including Exploring the Internet and A World's Fair. He has served as a visiting professor at MIT Media Laboratory, chairman of the Internet Software Consortium, co-founder of Invisible Worlds, fellow at the Centre for American Progress, and board member of the Mozilla Foundation.
Rahul Dewan is a tech and social entrepreneur, angel investor, and open-source software evangelist. He is the founder of Srijan Technologies, an *18-year-old web content management company, and Sarayu Trust, which operates non-formal schools and various Dharmic/Indic initiatives. A writer, blogger, social activist, and Sadhaka, Rahul has dedicated his life to the cause of Bhartiya cultural revival. Through his venture, Sangam Talks, he works to reclaim India’s cultural heritage. He has actively participated in discussions on the identity, rights, and role of minorities in India, stressing the importance of self-reflection within the community.
Topics Covered:
00:00 Servants of Knowledge: A Noble Effort
01:16 Introduction
02:17 Pioneering the Early Development of the Internet with Open Source Protocols
07:11 Recognition and Breakthrough: Opening Up Data Enhances Value for All, With Data as Infrastructure, Not a Commodity
13:38 Global Data Activism: Making Guarded Data Searchable and Available Online And Fighting Law Suits
26:29 The Inception of 'Servants of Knowledge': A Vision for A Public Library of India
29:56 Establishing Headquarters: Scanning Metadata for the Vision of a Public Library of India
37:52 Making High-Quality Critical Data Accessible Online Without Copyright Barriers: A Trustee of Knowledge
42:35 Managing and Handling Metadata: Navigating Legal Obligations
47:11 Sources of Sponsorships: Efforts for Building 'Servants of Knowledge'
50:19 Message to Viewers: Hindu Network Foundation and Its Commitment to Civilizational Causes
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