The Hackers
BBC Radio 4
Gabriella Coleman, a digital anthropologist most famous for her work with the Hacktivist collective Anonymous, interviews the most influential actors in each era of the evolution of hacking culture from the 1970s to the present day, unveiling how they have moulded the digital world, pop culture and global politics.
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Dec 6, 2021 • 3min
Introducing The Hackers
Gabriella Coleman, a digital anthropologist known for her deep dives into hacker culture, shares captivating insights into the origins of hacking. She discusses how early hackers disrupted phone networks in the 1950s and their evolving role in society. The conversation highlights the transformation of public perception around hackers and their significant influence on political events. Coleman also explores the rise of the computer security industry and the vital contributions of ethical hackers in combating vulnerabilities.
