Excellent read on being a digital pack rat. If you’re one (like me), you’ll recognize yourself. And if you aren’t on, you should read to because maybe you’ll discover a reason to be one.
My own pack rat tendencies have increased over the past few years. We had abysmal internet service and 4G/5G coverage, so the constant move towards more streaming and less locally stored media, particularly with Apple Music, meant sometimes having no access at all. Now, if the internet goes out or I’ve no cell service, all my music is still on my phone.
404 Media · The Digital Packrat ManifestoDRM and big tech's war on ownership has led me to make my own media libraries, and you should too.
