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I've heard the argument that it is not a good idea to encourage deep understanding of online activists and hacker culture by institutions because it might give
by kaybe 12y ago
I've heard the argument that it is not a good idea to encourage deep understanding of online activists and hacker culture by institutions because it might give outside forces a handle to control and influence it (in a negative way).
While there are also good arguments for the other side it is something that should at least be considered, IMHO.
- wpietri 12y agoWell, presumably the really sinister outside forces can bring to bear a lot more resources than one nerd-friendly anthro professor. The upside for me is in public understanding. The vast bulk of humanity has no idea what to make of Anonymous other than seeing it as vaguely sinister. We fear what we don't understand.