Jun 10, 2013 · But, after reading the early biographical reporting about Snowden, I can’t help recalling another transparency activist in the news recently: Aaron Swartz, who committed suicide in January...

In 2013, Edward Snowden made headlines when he leaked thousands of NSA documents, revealing an extensive surveillance program in what has been called the most important moment of whistleblowing since the Pentagon Papers.

Jan 20, 2023 · A decade after his suicide, Aaron Swartz – an American computer programmer and political organizer – continues to inspire new generations of hacktivists. Swartz was found dead in his Brooklyn...

Lawrence Lessig, Tim Wu, and Peter Ludlow frame the story of two young hackers, Aaron Swartz and Edward Snowden. Swartz and Snowden both release information and take on the system, putting them directly in the cross-hairs of some of the most powerful interests in the world.

Jun 23, 2014 · Digital activist and pioneering programmer Aaron Swartz's story should not just be filed away in the annals of history on net neutrality and open access. It should be viewed as a cautionary tale of what might continue to happen if Congress doesn't act—and act fast.

Jan 23, 2014 · Before Edward Snowden made “NSA” and “mass surveillance” household terms, Aaron Swartz was speaking out against the National Security Agency’s bulk collection programs.

Dec 4, 2015 · Snowden took the opportunity to explain some technical details about what he has come to refer to as “Opsec,” or “Operational Security,” a collection of a few simple best practices for security that folks can use to protect the privacy of their day to day communications.

The Internet's Own Boy: The Story of Aaron Swartz is a 2014 American biographical documentary film about Aaron Swartz written, directed, and produced by Brian Knappenberger. [3] [4] The film premiered in the US Documentary Competition program category at the 2014 Sundance Film Festival on January 20, 2014. [5]

Oct 26, 2017 · This documentary explores the story of two young hactivists, Aaron Swartz & Edward Snowden, who symbolize the disruptive and dynamic nature of the Internet. Their lives parallel one another as they free information to millions on the Internet, putting them directly in the cross-hairs of the most powerful interests in the world.

Jan 11, 2014 · It has been exactly one year since Aaron Swartz, internet pioneer and one of the original founders of Reddit, committed suicide at the age of 26 in New York City. To mark the anniversary, the...