https://media.ccc.de/v/33c3-8263-hacking_collective_as_a_laboratory

Hackers' knowledge studied by sociologist of science

Talk presents findings from sociological investigation on hacking collectives. I will try to answer the question whether hacking collectives are laboratories, as seen by sociology of science. I will also show some peculiar traits of hacking collective, beneficial both for sciences and societies. Perhaps academia needs hackers more than it’s willing to admit?

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