Encore: Doing Archaeology in the 21st Century: Digital Approaches

Indiana Jones: Myth, Reality and 21st Century Archaeology

Humans are obsessed with the future and the technology that comes with it. Whether it's finding out when the new iPhone will be released, wondering when our hoverboards will REALLY fly, or scanning the skies for our new robot overlords, the idea of unplugging completely from life seems to be a thing of the past. As modern day people interested in the past archaeologists are often caught in the middle of the past/future divide. Although archaeologists work in a thoroughly modern world, issues of location and budget can often force archaeologists to rely on "old-school" tools in their surveys and excavations. How then does one DO archaeology in the 21st century, especially with limited budgets and resources? Tonight's guest, Mr. Chris Webster, has devoted much of his professional career to developing technology and applications to help transition archaeology into the future. Join us as we discuss all things digital with Chris, and prepare for the technological revolution!