Earth’s Black Box !
the scientists' creation will be installed in a remote location in Tasmania.
"Unless we dramatically transform our way of life, climate change and other man-made perils will cause our civilization to crash.
“Earth’s Black Box will record every step we take towards this catastrophe. Hundreds of data sets, measurements and interactions relating to the health of our planet will be continuously collected and safely stored for future generations.”
“The purpose of the device is to provide an unbiased account of the events that lead to the demise of the planet, hold accountability for future generations and inspire urgent action.
“How the story ends is completely up to us. Only one thing is certain, your actions, inactions and interactions are now being recorded.”
Speaking about the project, Jim Curtis, executive creative director at Clemenger BBDO, told ABC: “The idea is if the Earth does crash as a result of climate change, this indestructible recording device will be there for whoever's left to learn from that.
"It's also there to hold leaders to account – to make sure their action or inaction is recorded."
Earth's Black Box will collect measurements of ocean acidification, land and sea temperatures, human population, energy consumption, military spending and atmospheric CO2.
As for its size, the box will be made from three-inch-thick steel and cantilevered off granite.
The inside of the box sees a system of Internet-connected storage drives that are powered by solar panels on the Black Box's roof.
The project is made possible thanks to a collaboration between researchers at the University of Tasmania, agencies Clemenger BBDO and The Glue Society.
