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Coding Democracy: How Hackers Are Disrupting Power, Surveillance, and Authoritarianism
Published 20 hours ago
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Explores the multifaceted world of hacking and its profound impact on democracy and society. It traces the historical roots of hacker culture, from early groups at MIT and the Chaos Computer Club in Germany, to the rise of cypherpunks advocating for privacy through technology. The sources highlight the ongoing tension between governmental surveillance and individual liberty, exemplified by cases like Edward Snowden and WikiLeaks, and examine how digital technologies can both enable and threaten democratic processes. Furthermore, the text investigates economic implications of the digital age, including the rise of platform monopolies and the potential for alternative, cooperative models to foster a more equitable and democratic cyberspace.
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You can listen and download our episodes for free on more than 10 different platforms:
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https://www.amazon.com/Coding-Democracy-Disrupting-Surveillance-Authoritarianism/dp/0262043556?&linkCode=ll1&tag=cvthunderx-20&linkId=341927e2e800e297f5fa7b5c9071783a&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl
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