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Gabriela Coleman

Professor of anthropology at Harvard University. Known for her work studying hacker cultures and author of books such as "Coding Freedom" and "Hacker, Hoaxer, Whistleblower, Spy."

Top 3 podcasts with Gabriela Coleman

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Feb 10, 2025 • 1h 27min

Gabriella Coleman on Hackers Cultures (Plural!)

Join Paula Bialski, a digital sociology expert, and Gabriella Coleman, a Harvard anthropology professor, as they dive into the multifaceted world of hacker cultures. They unveil how hacker identities—like black hat and white hat—have evolved and impacted cybersecurity. There's a fascinating discussion on the emotional backlash against poorly written code and the ethics within the hacking community. Plus, hear about the intriguing concept of Critical Mold Studies and its unexpected ties to tech! A compelling exploration of innovation, ethics, and community dynamics.
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Feb 10, 2025 • 1h 27min

Gabriella Coleman on Hackers Cultures (Plural!)

Gabriella Coleman, a Harvard anthropologist and expert on hacker cultures, joins Paula Bialski, a digital sociology professor, to discuss the evolution and ethics of hacking. They explore the changing identities of hackers, from 'white hats' to 'black hats,' and how aesthetics in coding can provoke moral outrage. The conversation highlights the professionalization of hacking and the tensions between quality and speed in software development. Coleman also hints at founding a new field of Critical Mold Studies—an intriguing twist on traditional academic disciplines!
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Aug 5, 2024 • 23min

Hacktivismus (1/2) - Die Bewegung "Hack and Leak" formiert sich

Jeremy Hammond, ein bekannter Hacktivist und Pionier der Hack-and-Leak-Bewegung, und Gabriela Coleman, Harvard-Forscherin für Hacktivismus, diskutieren die Entwicklung dieser Bewegung. Sie analysieren die moralischen Grauzonen von Hacktivismus und die Differenzierung zwischen kriminellen und ethischen Hackern. Zudem beleuchten sie den Aufstieg des Hacktivismus in Deutschland sowie die Herausforderungen, denen Hacktivisten gegenüberstehen. Schließlich wird die Bedeutung von Leaks für die politische Landschaft thematisiert und die Rolle von Journalisten im Umgang mit geleakten Informationen.