The Light of Decay
Just as foxfire fungi glow by consuming decay, digital archivists find "light" (knowledge) in the decomposition of old systems. Foxfire represents the beauty and utility found in obsolescence.
Oral History as Protocol
The Foxfire model teaches us that the best way to preserve a culture is to have the next generation interview the previous one. In a digital context, this means junior developers interviewing senior maintainers, not just reading their code. It bridges the gap between Tacit Knowledge and explicit documentation.
Stratigraphy (Related Concepts)
Bioluminescence
Tacit Knowledge
Self-Documentation
Stewards
Heirloom