Comment by AdieuToLogic

> Also, you seem to have taken issue with the phrase “random humans” because you’re confused at what’s being done here. It is random humans. Non experts.

I'm largely aligned with your interpretation of "random humans", with a clarification below. The experts I was referencing are the ones you identified:

> Experts are asking for the help of non experts.

The call to action by the archivists (experts), IMHO, has the intent to engage people with interest in the topic. So not really random from a mathematical definition, but perhaps better thought of as "unknown interested parties."

Granted, this is my unsubstantiated opinion.