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Deep Dive: All That Is Solid Melts Into Data (2015)

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All That Is Solid Melts Into Data
All That Is Solid Melts Into Data traces the historical evolution of the structures that comprise 'the cloud'. It focuses on the physical repositories that store the increasing volume of digital data generated by human activity and communication. The film examines how these infrastructures have developed in response to the exponential growth of information technology and big data. The documentary provides a detailed look at the technological advancements that have facilitated cloud computing. It discusses the implications of these changes for society, emphasizing the importance of understanding the physical aspects of data storage in an increasingly digital world.

Why Watch

  • See how cloud computing changed data storage.
  • Find out about the physical aspects of digital data.
  • Meet the structures behind the cloud.

Did You Know

The film was released in 2015 and runs for 53 minutes.
The term 'cloud computing' refers to physical data repositories.
The amount of digital data generated by humans is exponentially increasing.

Perfect For

Information technologyCloud computingBig data