20min chapter

Power Law with John Coogan cover image

George Hotz Hacked Everything (tinycorp)

Power Law with John Coogan

CHAPTER

The Rise and Fall of Hacker Fame

The chapter follows the journey of a skilled individual from early hacking successes like unlocking the first iPhone to legal battles with tech giants like Sony. It explores the hacker's fame, support from the online community, and the ethical debates surrounding computer tinkering and hacking. The chapter also touches on interactions with Facebook, competitive programming, and recruitment by Google's Project Zero team, showcasing a full circle journey in the hacker's story.

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