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## I am Still Alive (2007)

by Martin John Callanan

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A [hidden] transmission device, using Bluetooth protocols, continually searches for visible and open devices (mobile phones, laptops, PDAs etc) within an area. On discovering an open device, a simple message is sent, reading: “I am still alive”*.

I am Still Alive is active at various times and in various locations; details of which are not disclosed.

*The phrase is translated into the main official language of the country in which the device is activated.

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###### Full Description

A [hidden] transmission device, using Bluetooth protocols, continually searches for visible and open devices (mobile phones, laptops, PDAs etc) within an area. On discovering an open device, a simple message is sent, reading: “I am still alive”*.

I am Still Alive is active at various times and in various locations; details of which are not disclosed.

*The phrase is translated into the main official language of the country in which the device is activated.

###### Work metadata

- Year Created: 2007
- Submitted to ArtBase: Friday Aug 31st, 2007
- Original Url: http://greyisgood.eu/stillalive/
- Work Credits:
  - Martin John Callanan,

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