I’m betting its the same group behind Cicada 3301.
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Why? One is a physical art installation and the other is an internet based puzzle. Doesn't seem to be any kind of connection other than being mysterious. Not saying it is impossible, but seems unlikely
Didn't Cicada 3301 have a geocaching component? Or that was a different game... hm.
It referenced existing art, so maybe that is a connection, but seems like a stretch
Right. I remember there was a game about "controlling" areas, virtual but based on IRL geocaching. These monoliths that people place in somewhat remote places, then dismantle them after a few days, got me thinking it could be part of a "find it while it's there" or something.
It's interesting to see they're still going after at least 4 years.
That sounds like Ingress, the precursor to Pokemon Go
Right, that one! I forgot the name. So, I wonder if it could be something like that going on.
Could be some ARG for sure.
It's not that hard to fold sheet metal into three sides. I'm not sure why these are notable in any way at this point.
i can't speak to all of the monoliths that have been erected. but this one seems unusual because it was "near Gass Peak in the Desert National Wildlife Refuge" (not a location that is easily accessible by car) and it was "made of folded sheet metal and held together with rebar and concrete, authorities said."
That sounds heavier than one or two people could just carry on their own, but maybe I'm overestimating that.
One was right at the end of a car road. Another, it says 4 people were needed to dismantle it. But even for the more inaccessible places, there is also helicopters.
It's either:
- An artist with a friend at the local newspaper
- Guerrilla advertising
If it's advertising, what is it advertising?
Guerrillas
According to the website MonolithTracker.com, there have been a total of 245 monoliths reported worldwide since late 2020.
That's some dedication. I wonder how it compares to crop circles.
I think you’re onto something