“Because the Archive does not permit multiple copies of information, for fear of error and unauthorised editing.” “Uncharles, that is correct,” the Chief Librarian agreed approvingly, as though a final test had been passed. “And? So?” the Wonk pressed, still pulling at his hand. “Once I have viewed the Archive itself to complete my experiential journey, and once the information contained in my datastore has been uploaded to the Archive for processing, the librarians will delete the original information held within me.”
