Hacker - The Wanderer of the Cyber Society.

Summary

The section explores the duality of social facts in the context of China's hacker events, distinguishing between overall social phenomena and individual expressions. Di Er Kai Mu emphasizes the importance of typology in sociology, advocating for the categorization of hackers into types based on their behaviors and motivations. Four external factors influencing hackers in China are identified: the rise of new technologies, media misunderstandings, societal contradictions, and political flaws. The historical emergence of hackers is traced back to MIT, highlighting their quest for technological freedom and societal improvement. Hackers are likened to "saints," driven by a mission to use technology for social good, reflecting a deep-rooted desire to address societal issues.

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