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Uncensored Library Banned Journalism Housed In Virtual Minecraft Architecture When schools restrict books, the method frequently backfires on censors who would like to get involved which leads to increased curiosity about illicit literature. Similar to when governments restrict the media, groups like Reporters Without Borders spearhead efforts to make censored content more prominent. Their Uncensored Library project brings together journalism and architecture in a unique virtual reality world that is the world of interactive gaming of Minecraft. On the surface, Minecraft is a game of collaborative construction . Its low-res appearance may not be suitable for features such as reading articles or even complete books in-game. There are "items" in Minecraft that can be used to create books with an unlimited number of pages. These "books" can be transliterated by the creators which makes them legible and easily downloadable. The books are then placed into "chests" and organized in the virtual space for accessibility. The idea behind the project is to work around normal filtering channels. just another wordpress site The non-profit Reporters Without Borders has experience on this front , with projects such as the audio-centric Uncensored Playlist, which evaded the censors through streaming services for music. just another wordpress site The Uncensored Library's spatial design makes it easier to find material and allows for different types of interaction, such as the memorial to journalists who were murdered that is housed in the library. "The style is Classical and formal, the kind of architecture you'd see at the British Museum and New York Public Library," says the project's director James Delaney of Blockworks. "That was deliberate, because this architectural style is usually used by governments to reinforce their authority positions." The design team "wanted to take that and turn it on its head. Yes we're using this formalistic, authoritarian style, but instead it's filled with free information." Reporters Without Borders handles the criteria for inclusion, which ensures that the library's content remains honest, truthful sensitive, sensitive, and secure. Cian Mahar reports. It seems to be working: The library receives regular visitors from countries like Russia, Egypt, Mexico and Saudi Arabia where information is not free. The interior of the library's structure is decorated with maps and flags. Flags serve to identify areas where censorship is more severe, and help with the virtual wayfinding in the stacks. The design choices are also created to appeal to younger users who are already familiar with Minecraft and to help them learn about the issue of information suppression. This isn't something that every country will accept. Some are trying to ban the main server. However, as with all things on the internet, once the cat (gif) is out of the bag, it's game over. Anyone can download and reupload the entire library onto another server at any time. The Uncensored Library website states: "In many countries, websites social media, as well as blogs are censored or controlled by oppressive rulers. Particularly, young people are compelled to grow in systems where their opinions are heavily controlled by government disinformation campaigns. Although nearly all media outlets are blocked or controlled, the most popular computer game in the world is still accessible.
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