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Movie Night: The Internet’s Own Boy - The Story of Aaron Swartz In-Person

Movie Night: The Internet’s Own Boy - The Story of Aaron Swartz

Please join us to view a documentary on the llife of Aaron Swartz. After the movie there will be an opportunity to discuss some of the central themes, including information privilege, access and internet activism. 

Throughout his life Aaron Swartz was involved in the creation of the RSS 1.0 protocol, Reddit and PACER. Aaron Swartz took his own life in 2013 while he was being prosecuted by the US Attorney’s office in Massachusetts.

Length: Approx. 2 Hours, including open discussion following the film

Date:
Wednesday, October 19, 2022
Time:
7:00pm - 9:00pm
Time Zone:
Pacific Time - US & Canada (change)
Location:
KL 397
Audience:
  Undergraduates  
Categories:
  Workshop  

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Joe Ameen

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