Decoding and organizing the Snowden files… in epic fashion

It’s 2013 and the written word isn’t quite dead yet, but video is making a play. Then, there’s HTML5 and all of the rules have changed. This interactive variation of the NSA files is nothing short of epic.

When Edward Snowden met journalists in his cramped room in Hong Kong’s Mira hotel in June, his mission was ambitious. Amid the clutter of laundry, meal trays and his four laptops, he wanted to start a debate about mass surveillance.