Fighting Words.

The article focuses on the contribution of programmer Aaron Swartz to the open access movement. Topics discussed include Swartz's suicide while under indictment for data theft and his support for the free culture and transparency shaped by the belief that information must be shared freely and openly...

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Publicado en:New Statesman Vol. 145; no. 5303; pp. 34 - 36
Autor principal: Penny, Laurie
Formato: Artículo
Publicado: New Statesman Ltd. 3/4/2016
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Sumario:The article focuses on the contribution of programmer Aaron Swartz to the open access movement. Topics discussed include Swartz's suicide while under indictment for data theft and his support for the free culture and transparency shaped by the belief that information must be shared freely and openly. The release of the autobiography "The Idealist" by Justin Peters and the book "The Boy Who Could Change the World" which reflects the paradigms of communication and control is mentioned.