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The man in the cube – IndyACT

October 17th, 2009 Rami Leave a comment Go to comments

Via IndyACT’s blog:

“The man in the Cube” is a project organized by The League of Independent Activists – IndyACT aiming to raise global urgency on the critical dangers of global warming and to urge world leaders to take fast and effective action against climate change in Copenhagen this year.

‘The man in the cube’ (Rami Eid) represents “the last man on earth” enduring a fierce struggle for survival against climate change effects. He will be living in the a transparent cube on Ein El-Mreyseh for 3 days starting 16 October 2009.

The “last man” simulates the possibility of a dim future for mankind where we failed to act against climate change when we had the chance.

So I went last night to see that man, who’s called Rami Eid by the way, and watch how is he managing to live inside a cube (in addition to taking photos of course!).

The area in which he lives doesn’t exceed 4 square meters, with a chair, a small laptop and a connection to the internet via a MOBI device. Needless to say there was a LOT of annoying people around him, especially kids tapping on the glass and trying to make fun of him. He even reported via twitter that one guy threw a cigarette butt inside the cube!

As you will see in the photos, the water level was at around 20 centimeters, and I assume it will increase as time goes by. (simulating one of the climate change effects)

indyACT the man in the cube

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You can follow the man in the cube via his blog and twitter.

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  1. October 17th, 2009 at 01:39 | #1

    As long as he’s connected to the internet then he’s OK. But I think he’ll get a cold in 3 days if he keeps his feet in that water :)

  2. October 17th, 2009 at 11:23 | #2

    Woa interesting ^^ *thumbs up to Rami*

  3. October 17th, 2009 at 19:53 | #3

    I actually went to Ein El-Mreyseh and couldn’t find him. How could I have missed him?

  4. Riham
    October 18th, 2009 at 02:53 | #4

    Wow, interesting approach.

  5. Ramzi
    October 18th, 2009 at 06:36 | #5

    hahah he used to be my capoeira instructor in vancouver!!

  6. tala
    October 19th, 2009 at 19:18 | #6

    wow really cool my sister saw that man rocks

  1. October 17th, 2009 at 01:12 | #1
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  3. October 17th, 2009 at 04:38 | #3
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  5. October 18th, 2009 at 08:34 | #5
  6. October 19th, 2009 at 23:48 | #6