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There is some academic writing on the subject I can't find at the moment. Basically the idea that Hackers are the modern day tricksters of mythology. Sneaky, mo
by flycaliguy 11y ago
There is some academic writing on the subject I can't find at the moment. Basically the idea that Hackers are the modern day tricksters of mythology. Sneaky, morally ambiguous, possessing mysterious powers over our surroundings. It's important to be over the top and silly with your hacks.
- zxexz 11y agoThat sounds like Snowcrash :) I'd be interested in reading whatever academic writing that was, if you find it.
- gozo 11y agoThe ~'90s computer underground hacker, which some people like to call cracker, was a more traditional youth subculture than the coder hacker. With groups, zines, handles etc. similar to say music, graffiti or action sports.
- biella 11y agoMight be Hacker Hoaxer Whistleblower Spy, which I wrote http://www.amazon.com/Hacker-Hoaxer-Whistleblower-Spy-Anonymous/dp/1781685835 http://www.amazon.com/Hacker-Hoaxer-Whistleblower-Spy-Anonym... I do raise the trickster there. You can find a pdf of it out there too if you google for it.
- cm2187 11y agoI think they are more like modern days terrorists. The kind that will burn a farm just because they can.