Ben Balter • 2/4/2013

What is a 'Hacker'?

This article challenges the negative media and government perception of 'hackers' as criminals. It delves into the term's origins at MIT and its true meaning: a culture and ethic centered on playful cleverness, sharing knowledge, open collaboration, decentralization, and solving problems creatively. It argues hacking is about community and a hands-on approach to improvement, not technology alone.

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