Walking the
Internet:
Princeton
NYC
Our most recent NYC walk was held on April 4, 2023, led by
pedestrian
Alex Wolfe.
This exploration lasted approximately 1 hour,
unraveling the hidden layers of the city's infrastructure.
START: Muji Times Square
Muji is a Japanese retail company known for its minimalist design
and commitment to sustainability. It's worth nothing the most
calming meeting place in this area is a store.
Coordinates: 40.75621, -73.9903
NYT Building / Movable Type
Inside the New York Times building, the "Movable Type"
installation by Mark Hansen and Ben Rubin. This artwork is
composed of 560 small screens displaying excerpts from the
newspaper's archives and live feeds from its newsroom, a dynamic
embodiment of the evolution of print media in the digital age.
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Coordinates: 40.7561, -73.98941
TimeWarner Manhole Cover
A seemingly ordinary utility cover that carries the weight of the
city's vast communication network underneath.
Coordinates: 40.75541, -73.98751
Times Square: Information & Surveillance
Times Square, where communication and media converge. It's not
just a hub of information but also one of the most surveilled
sites in NYC.
Coordinates: 40.75687, -73.9862
Max Neuhaus, Times Square
Sonic art below grates, resonating from the pedestrian island at
Broadway between 45th and 46th Streets.
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Coordinates: 40.75856, -73.98537
National Debt Clock
The National Debt Clock is a constantly updating billboard-sized
display that reveals the United States' gross national debt and
each American family's share.
Coordinates: 40.75589, -73.98532
Verizon Headquarters + Plaza
The Verizon Headquarters and Plaza is an example of a privately
owned public space in New York City. The plaza provides free wifi
and charging hubs for public use.
Coordinates: 40.75516, -73.98486
41st Street, “Library Way”
41st Street, known as "Library Way."
Coordinates: 40.751688,-73.978313
Bryant Park / 42nd Street Library
Bryant Park, next to the main branch of the New York Public
Library. Apparently four million books are stored underneath
Bryant Park. Free Wi-Fi for park visitors, as well as access to
the most serene and well-maintained public restrooms in the city.
Coordinates: 40.75371, -73.98344
Muji 5th Avenue
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Coordinates: 40.752437, -73.981313