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> This is hacker news. Hackers generally do not like authoritarianism. disagree. While hackers traditionally do lean anti-authoritarian, I am consistently dis
by unsui 2y ago
> This is hacker news. Hackers generally do not like authoritarianism.
disagree. While hackers traditionally do lean anti-authoritarian, I am consistently disappointed by how many folks here generally side with CEOs and tech leadership that do, in fact, display authoritarian tendencies.
It is no coincidence that the "tech bros" are sinking democracy full steam ahead, given how Thiel and fiends find democracy incompatible with their vision for the world.
So, no, I wouldn't say that HN tends to lean anti-authoritarian. From my experience on this site, I would say the opposite.
- grg0 2y ago[dead]
- intended 2y agoGive people a minute. It takes a while for the old OS to boot up and finish its systems check. I found this to be a great video that has acted as a reminder of what it used to be. https://media.ccc.de/v/38c3-bioterrorism-will-save-your-life-with-the-4-thieves-vinegar-collective https://media.ccc.de/v/38c3-bioterrorism-will-save-your-life... People need exemplars, stories, ideas move their changes along.
- throwaways01342 2y agoUnfortunately, the hacker culture of today is different than 20 years ago. It has become much more mainstream and inclined to hack inside the rules (social or legal) They still exist, both young and old, but is a minority. The flagging of this article is a proof of that. I understand keeping flamewars out of HN is important, but this discussion has been surprisingly calm. I hoped that it was enough to pass the filter