Sunday, October 27, 2013

What is "Hacktivism"?

A. Hacking for a cause

B. Hacking ruthlessly

C. An association which groups activists 

D. None of the above

Answer: A

Explanation: The term was coined by author/critic Jason Logan Bill Sack in an article about media artist Shu Lea Cheang. Acts of hacktivism are carried out in the belief that proper use of code will have leveraged effects similar to regular activism or civil disobedience. 

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