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Experience historical oral histories spatially mapped to a university campus. Hear reflections from student activists about their advocacy for inclusivity and diversity. This augmented reality audio app brings the past to life through location-based soundscapes.
What's New in Echoes of Liberation
0.1.0
March 12, 2020
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FAQ
What is Echoes of Liberation?
Echoes of Liberation is an augmented reality audio app that spatially maps historical interviews with student activists to a university campus. It allows users to hear reflections about their advocacy for inclusivity and diversity directly on campus.
What historical content does Echoes of Liberation feature?
The app features audio excerpts from interviews conducted in 1991 with members of the Black Organization of Students (BOS). These interviews focus on their advocacy for greater inclusivity at Rutgers University-Newark during the late 1960s.
How does the location-based audio work in Echoes of Liberation?
The app uses your location on campus to automatically play thematic sections of audio. These soundscapes are designed to echo off the campus architecture, creating an immersive historical experience.
What is the 'infinitive verb alley' in Echoes of Liberation?
The 'infinitive verb alley' is a section of the app's audio experience located on the pathway between Hill Hall and Paul Robeson Campus Center. It features infinitive verbs used by BOS members to describe their actions and processes.
What is the 'audio walk of fame' in Echoes of Liberation?
The 'audio walk of fame' is located on the plaza side of the Paul Robeson Campus Center. In this section, BOS members recite the names of individuals who participated in the liberation of Conklin Hall.
What are the 'cantilever questions' in Echoes of Liberation?
The 'cantilever questions' section is found in the northeast area of the Paul Robeson Campus Center. Here, users can hear questions that BOS members asked themselves and each other during their activism.
What is the 'foundations and forking paths' section about?
This is the fourth thematic section of the app, where users will hear BOS members discuss the books, authors, activists, and philosophers that influenced their thinking and activism.
Is Echoes of Liberation available on multiple devices?
Yes, Echoes of Liberation is available for iPhone and iPad devices, as indicated by its supported devices list.
