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The Last Analog Spaces: Are Libraries, Record Stores, and Bookshops Sacred — or Simply Obsolete?
Libraries, record stores, and bookshops are still standing — but foot traffic is falling, funding is shrinking, and digital alternatives keep getting better. Jill Lepore, Betsy Bird, and Kevin Kelly debate whether these analog spaces are sacred cultural institutions worth fighting for or threads slowly unraveling from a fabric that's already changed.
Jun 16, 2026
