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1. 1. Always Already New

   Media, History, and the Data of Culture

   

   This insightful work delves into the intricate relationship between media and technology, exploring how new media forms are often perceived as novel yet are deeply rooted in historical contexts. It examines the evolution of media technologies, highlighting the continuous interplay between innovation and tradition. Through a series of case studies, the book reveals how each "new" media form is shaped by its predecessors, challenging the notion of technological determinism and emphasizing the cultural and social dimensions that influence media development and reception.

2. 2. "Raw Data" Is An Oxymoron

   

   Argues that the idea of "raw data" is a myth: data are produced and made meaningful through historical, technical, institutional, and rhetorical processes—formats, metadata, collection practices, and the labor of archivists and publishers all shape what data are and how they circulate. Traces the genealogy of data across media and infrastructures to show how conventions, business and government needs, and interpretive decisions give data their form and authority. Highlights the consequences for scholarship, policy, and everyday knowledge by urging attention to the contingent, constructed nature of data rather than assuming objectivity or neutrality.