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'Minecraft' Library Helps You Dodge News Media Censorship

There are a variety of ways to get around the censorship of media however it is becoming increasingly difficult as countries like Russia and China crack down on VPNs. Reporters Without Borders believes it can solve the increasing problems: make the news available in a game that's rarely blocked. The group has collaborated with BlockWorks and MediaMonks on the Uncensored Library, a Minecraft map that includes news articles from journalists and websites whose work is frequently removed from the game due to their unflattering facts. Articles from Jamal Khashoggi, a murdered journalist from Saudi Arabia, Hatice Cengiz supports this project, Grani.ru, an activist-friendly Russian website as well as Mada Masr (an Egyptian anti-corruption outlet) as well as others.



You can also find out more on the current situation of press freedom in 180 countries.



The library is a technological achievement in its own right. It resembles a huge neo-classical library with large collection of books and a specific section for each country. It isn't possible to tear the library apart however, you can add more when you have the time and desire.
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Reporters Without Borders believes the Uncensored Library should be relatively resilient. Anyone can download the map, and Minecraft's nature allows it to host a second server in the event that an oppressive nation attempts to shut it down. We don't think this will be lasting forever, though. Countries with severe censorship policies aren't likely to think twice about banning Minecraft outright -- it could be a temporary relief.



However, that's not the purpose. This is also a commentary on the issue of censorship and a means to engage people who normally wouldn't think much about the subject. If it inspires a few Minecraft players to support freedom of the press or pursue investigative journalism as a profession then it has accomplished its purpose.


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