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[–] [email protected] 14 points 1 month ago (2 children)

For sure, but it doesn't actually matter whether it's abstract from the outset or has become abstract through technological advance so long as it's unique and understood. Someone who's never seen a floppy disk will still learn it quickly, because it's distinctive.

[–] [email protected] 5 points 1 month ago (1 children)

But what if we go extinct and computers remain functional? will aliens that discover our planet be able to save their documents? Did you think about that??

[–] [email protected] 15 points 1 month ago (1 children)

I've said it ~~once~~ zero times and I'll say it again. Far-future hypothetical space aliens should RTFM.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 month ago (1 children)

Looks like a Switch cartridge as well, so no, that’s gonna be lost soon.

[–] [email protected] 0 points 1 month ago

By that argument, it looks like an SD card.

I'd argue that the ~~insanely satisfying stim toy~~ shutter of the floppy keeps it unique, though.