Abstract
Time capsules are presented as an ideal way to characterize the ephemeral, popular cultural media software of any era. By preserving selected artifacts and descriptions and interpretations of those items in time capsules a wide variety of popular subcultures, unconventional and unofficial views, practices, and publications can be transmitted directly into the future without the editing of (our) contemporary official cultural authorities. Four millennial time capsules' contents are briefly considered, as well as the typical contents of centennial time capsules. Suggestions are made as to how time capsules can be used as unique cultural conveyances, rather than merely be missed opportunities. The inadequate representation of popular culture in time capsules is illustrated, and general guidelines are suggested for increased popular cultural representation in new time capsules.
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