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The American Archivist· 2021Q2

The Innovation Delusion: How Our Obsession with the New Has Disrupted the Work That Matters Most

Trevor Owens

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Historians Vinsel and Russell argue that the pervasive ideology of "innovation-speak," imported from Silicon Valley, devalues essential maintenance and care work, particularly in cultural institutions like archives.

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Field: Conservation

ConservationArts and Humanities