An interface for public discussion in Union Square, NYC, consisting of a phone-accessible open mic, an amplified sound system, and a website. The audience gets to vote in real time on who stays on the mic, as well as respond over the sound system using their cellphones. Part open mic, part call-in radio show, part electronic town hall, the ASC aims to be a public learning environment for political and philosophical dialog.

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The ASC is a Masters' thesis project for the Interactive Telecommunications Program at NYU, to be presented on May 8, 2008. After that date, I will devote myself to improving the ASC interface for future events.