Should the essay focus more on the or the technology of file compression ? Do you have a specific word count or academic tone in mind?

The most effective depictions of fear rely on what is not shown. A file titled "DepictFrightful" may contain nothing but blank screens and white noise, forcing the viewer's own imagination to fill in the blanks with their deepest anxieties. Digital Archiving and the Permanence of Fear

Compressed files often hide metadata—timestamps, original locations, and authorship—that can tell a story far more disturbing than the content itself. Conclusion