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The Cypherpunk Revolutionary

On Julian Assange
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The Cypherpunk Revolutionary by Robert Manne delves into the intersections of technology, privacy, and surveillance within the context of modern society. It explores the cypherpunk movement's influence on current political and digital landscapes, focusing on the challenges and innovations that arise when personal freedom meets state control. This thought-provoking analysis examines how this grassroots movement has impacted global discourse on privacy rights and digital security.
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The Cypherpunk Revolutionary

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This essay reveals the making of Julian Assange—both his ideas and his world-changing actions. Robert Manne explores Assange's unruly childhood and then his involvement with the revolutionary cypherpunk underground, all the way through to the creation of WikiLeaks. Pulling together the threads of his development, Manne shows how Assange became one of the most influential Australians of our time.

'There are few original ideas in politics. In the creation of WikiLeaks, Julian Assange was responsible for one.'

The Cypherpunk Revolutionary provides a deep dive into the life of Julian Assange, tracing his journey from a tumultuous upbringing to becoming a pivotal figure in modern history. Robert Manne meticulously details his path through the cypherpunk community and beyond, offering insights into the forces that shaped him and his groundbreaking achievements.

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ISBN: 9781863957717

Publisher: Black Inc.

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 23 September 2015

Country: Australia

Imprint: Black Inc.

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 10.0mm

Width: 111.0mm

Height: 180.0mm

Weight: 100g

Pages: 128

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