'Minecraft' Library Helps You Dodge News Media Censorship

There are numerous ways to circumvent the press censorship however it's becoming increasingly difficult when countries like China and Russia are securing VPNs and other similar tools. Reporters Without Borders believes it has the solution to these mounting problems: Make the news accessible through a game that is rarely blocked. The team has worked with BlockWorks and MediaMonks on the Uncensored Library, a Minecraft map that includes articles from journalists and sites which are frequently censored for its unflattering truths. Articles from Jamal Khashoggi, a murdered journalist from Saudi Arabia, Hatice Cengiz supports this project, Grani.ru, an activist-friendly Russian website and Mada Masr (an Egyptian anti-corruption outlet), among others.

You can also view details about the current state of press freedom in 180 countries.

The library is a technological accomplishment in its own right. It resembles a giant neo-classical museum, complete with specific country wings and massive book collections. You can't tear the library apart however, you can expand it should you have the space and desire.

Reporters Without Borders believes that the Uncensored Library should have a high degree of resilience. Anyone can download the necessary map, and Minecraft's nature allows it to host a second server in the event that an oppressive government attempts to shut it down. We wouldn't count on this lasting forever, though.  MINECRAFT SERVERS Countries that already have strict measures to control censorship won't consider bans on Minecraft completely This could be just a temporary reprieve.

But that's not the main point. It's also a satire about censorship and a way for people to be involved in controversial subjects. If it inspires a few Minecraft players to support press freedom or pursue investigative journalism as a profession then it has accomplished its purpose.