Hacker - The Wanderer of the Cyber Society.

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The chapter discusses the rise of hackers in America, emphasizing that understanding social phenomena requires analyzing both their causes and functions separately. The emergence of hacker culture is linked to advancements in computer technology, which became a symbol of freedom against monopolistic control, particularly by IBM. Influential hacker figures, such as Qiao Bu Si and Wo Zi Ni Ya Ke, challenged IBM's dominance, leading to the PC revolution and the popularization of computers. The establishment of ARPANET and the subsequent development of the Internet further facilitated decentralized communication, aligning with hacker ideals of distrust towards authority and promoting information sharing.

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