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The Ethics Of 3D-Printing Syria's Cultural Heritage

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In the field of cultural heritage, debate has surrounded the newly unveiled replica of Palmyra’s monumental Roman arch in New York City’s City Hall Park. Many question whether the 3D replica truly celebrates the antiquities of Syria and defies the destructive actions of ISIS, or is a form of 'digital colonialism.'

Editors' Pick Tech Science The Ethics Of 3D-Printing Syria's Cultural Heritage By Sarah Bond , Former Contributor. Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. historian, digital humanist and baseball fan Sep 22, 2016, 07:03am EDT Sep 22, 2016, 05:29pm EDT This article is more than 9 years old. The 3D printing movement has certainly become a global phenomenon. Articles tout the promise of 3D printed supercars , superfoods and even super-organs on a seemingly daily basis; however, not everything may benefit from this new technological treatment. In the field of cultural

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