Barrett Brown: Hacktivist, Narcissist, Anonymous

How does someone introduce Barrett Brown? That's a really tough one because the personal, professional, and political stories play off each other in numerous ways. I would have to say that first of all, Barrett Brown is one of too few to survive a very intense era of anti-authoritarian activism and state repression. In addition, Brown is a survivor of the innumerable disappointments that I feel have had a big impact on the way things are now. He is someone who has comprehended the contemporary moment and has participated in its unfolding with the skills at his disposal and he is someone who has paid a big price for taking those risks. Naturally, his recently released book, "My Glorious Defeats: Hacktivist, Narcissist, Anonymous: A Memoir of Barrett Brown" is an excellent insight into what I just said and though I'm only on Chapter 5, it has been an enjoyable read.

One of the things that Barrett is well-know for is his relationship with Anonymous at the peak of their Hacktivist period. That's what we're going to be focusing on, along with where Anonymous has gone from there. 

READ (or LISTEN) to Barrett's new book, "My Glorious Defests: Hacktivist, Narcissist, Anonymous: A Memoir":
https://a.co/d/4tIPo6l

Wikipedia Page for Barrett Brown:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barrett_Brown

The New York Time "This Hacker’s Story Is Deranged, Hyperbolic and True":
https://archive.ph/h6zfO

New York Mag "The Ballad of Barrett Brown":
https://nymag.com/intelligencer/article/the-ballad-of-barrett-brown.html

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