SECTOR 3 / Foreword / "Urgent matters"
Report on DPI Preservation Committee Meeting Recording
This video, presented as evidence to the Displacement Prevention Institute (DPI) preservation committee, details the substantial difficulties encountered in the preservation of historical documents following a major displacement event.
The recording highlights several critical issues:
Preservation Challenges
The committee initially lacked technical expertise, forcing them to acquire preservation methods through trial and error. This led to costly mistakes in their early efforts.
Media Deterioration
Various historical media, including magnetic tapes, CDs, paper, and film photographs, suffered deterioration at differing rates. This was primarily due to improper storage conditions during and after The Displacement.
Current Methods and Losses
Current preservation efforts combine traditional techniques like metal engraving, printing, and crafting clay tablets with contemporary methods such as CD burning, digitization, and the use of portable data storage. Despite these efforts, a lack of expertise in manufacturing new storage media necessitates cautious use of rarer formats. This, compounded by damage from mold, humidity, heat, and natural decay, has resulted in the significant loss of historical evidence.
Importance and Recommendations
The video underscores the crucial role this evidence plays in enabling future generations to comprehend their current predicament. It advocates for innovative approaches to safeguarding history, including printing and oral traditions, while acknowledging the inherent risks. Furthermore, it urges investment in new technologies, resource extraction, and establishing contact with Sector 3 to better understand the world beyond the Urogel Wall. A key emphasis is placed on the proactive prevention of social unrest.
Glossary
Urogel: A hazardous chemical sealant used for defensive measures within Sector 3. It functioned as an insulator, chemically reacting with urine to form a hard, semi-permeable shell. This material was applied to structures as a protective barrier to impede the advance of The Displacement.
- Hazardous Nature: Required strict safety protocols during handling, including butyl gloves to prevent direct skin injury and a full hazmat suit to mitigate thoracic trauma from mist inhalation.
- Application: Applied using a compression pump sprayer as part of a standardized home reinforcement protocol.
- Context: Constituted a critical component of daily containment efforts, underscoring the ongoing struggle against an encroaching threat.
| Filename | Urgent matters |
|---|---|
| Duration | 4:23 minutes |
| Author | DPI Preservation Committee Member (unidentified speaker) |
| Type | VHS-to-Digital Conversion |
| Source | Displacement Prevention Institute (DPI) Archives |
| Description | This recording details the significant challenges faced in preserving historical documents post-displacement, including media deterioration, loss of evidence due to technological constraints, and the learning curve of the initial preservation committee. It highlights the critical importance of this evidence for future generations and recommends new preservation methods and engagement with Sector 3. |