Anonymous and the Real World Implications of 'Hacktivism'

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The Internet can be used creatively, but also has malicious purposes. Also, the Greek threat to the debt plan, and a change in cocaine sentencing and African Americans.

The Internet's been a crucial facilitator of the Arab Spring, but it can be used for malicious purposes as well as political creativity. How important is anonymity and those calling themselves "Anonymous?" Also, the Greek referendum threatens debt plan, roils world markets, and a change in sentencing law for crack cocaine eliminates a perceived injustice to African Americans.

Banner image: Screen grab from one of Anonymous' many YouTube videos

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Credits

Host:

Warren Olney

Producers:

Caitlin Shamberg, Katie Cooper, Sonya Geis