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Hacker, Hoaxer, Whistleblower, Spy

Notes on reading Hacker, Hoaxer, Whistleblower, Spy

The lulz - a deviant style of humor and a quasi-mystical state of being" (2)

[In their "war" on Scientology], Anonymous shifted from ultracoordinated motherfuckery to the dissemination of incriminating facts about Scientology. They also forged bonds with an older generation of dissidents already at work highlighting the Church's abuses. (6)

Interesting how the movement evolved here

> that idea of humor an irreverence which is at the heart of this [Anonymous]. > it's what will stop it ever being able to be labeled terrorist (15)

Lulz are unmistakably imbued with danger and mystery, and thus speak foremost to the pleasures of transgression

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