The Internet's Own Boy: The Story of Aaron Swartz is a 2014 American documentary film written, directed and produced by Brian Knappenberger. The Internet’s Own Boy follows the story of programming prodigy and information activist Aaron Swartz. From Swartz's help in the development of the basic internet protocol RSS to his co-founding of Reddit, his fingerprints are all over the internet. But it was Swartz's groundbreaking work in social justice and political organizing combined with his aggressive approach to information access that ensnared him in a two-year legal nightmare. It was a battle that ended with the taking of his own life at the age of 26. Aaron's story touched a nerve with people far beyond the online communities in which he was a celebrity. This film is a personal story about what we lose when we are tone deaf about technology and its relationship to our civil liberties.
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A 21st-century martyr; and yes, I believe it was the government's fault and the corruption in the system that led this guy to abandon hope and end his life.
Once again, the root of the problem is greed. I take this opportunity to tell you about this cool kid who has these crazy ideas and who, like me, doesn't like the monetary and current economic system; click HERE.
My sentiments to his family and friends; rest in peace, Aaron.
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