Recollections of the Orange Preprints Era

Embark on a nostalgic journey through the history of scientific communication as Edouard Brézin shares his recollections of the orange preprints era in this engaging 35-minute talk. Gain insights into the evolution of academic publishing and the dissemination of scientific knowledge before the digital age. Discover how researchers exchanged ideas and findings through physical preprints, and explore the impact of this system on collaboration and scientific progress. Learn about the unique challenges and advantages of the orange preprints, and reflect on how these practices have shaped modern scientific communication methods.