Programs must be written for people to read, and only incidentally for machines to execute.

(missing reference)

I have the privilege of contributing to this innovative exhibition that explores source code as what the Software Heritage team calls "a rich tapestry of meaning" (missing reference) revealing authorial intent, historical contexts, and creative expression. The project represents an exciting collaboration between Software Heritage, Inria (French National Institute for Research in Digital Science and Technology), UNESCO, and researchers from various disciplines, working together to develop new approaches to digital heritage preservation.

This initiative builds on work by many scholars in the field and connects to my own doctoral research on treating source code as historical source material. Working alongside the talented teams at Software Heritage and Inria, as well as fellow researchers, we're exploring how programming might be understood as cultural expression similar to other creative and intellectual endeavors.

The exhibition welcomes diverse perspectives from computer scientists, humanities scholars, activists, artists, and others who can offer unique insights into source code's cultural dimensions. Contributors are invited to submit materials in the following format:

I'm excited to be part of this collaborative effort and curious to see what insights emerge from bringing together so many different viewpoints on source code. The exhibition will be presented in both English and French and made available under open licenses to encourage further research and similar initiatives.

The organizing institutions hope this project might contribute to broader discussions about how we understand and preserve digital culture, while acknowledging that this is just one perspective among many in the growing field of digital heritage studies.

Contributing to conversations about code, culture, and collaborative digital heritage exploration