# The future of our memories

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Podcast: [TED Radio Hour](https://stenobird.com/podcast/ted-radio-hour-803570)
Published: 2026-01-30T08:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://www.npr.org/2026/01/30/nx-s1-5692878/the-future-of-our-memories
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## Resource

From creating “synthetic” memories to reviving ruined monuments, tech no longer simply stores the past — it can enhance it. This hour, we explore new ways to capture, share and even recreate our past. Guests include technologist Pau Aleikum Garcia, cartoonist Amy Kurzweil and digital archaeologist Chance Coughenour. (Original broadcast date: January 24, 2025) TED Radio Hour+ subscribers now get access to bonus episodes, with more ideas from TED speakers and a behind the scenes look with our producers. A Plus subscription also lets you listen to regular episodes (like this one!) without sponsors. Sign-up at plus.npr.org/ted . See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences. NPR Privacy Policy

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