The role of the hacker has been a persistent image of resistance or subversion in popular culture from established TV series such as Morse or Primeval to major Hollywood films such as Wargames. As the computer has become more ubiquitous the idea of the hacker has transformed from one of geek to hero.
A passionate and independent minded global community of highly skilled technical experts that frequently functions outside the mainstream of computer development an conventional tech research. The Hacker communities experts are responsible for innovation that pushes the limits of technology, sometimes in unintended or uncomfortable ways, as well as for prescient warnings about the threat of both technology and the governments technology related policy and regulations.
"Hacking is more about innovation and less about
computer security. Hacking and computer science are
so intertwined it is a travesty the two communities do
not share greater respect for and cooperation with one
another. To promote the sharing of common interests
the hacking story must be told accurately in all its
sometimes contradictory aspects. Communications represents
the public record for the professional computer
science community.
There is a narrow path for success that will help
foster collaboration between the two sides of the
divide. Antagonists and critics from both sides are
waiting to pounce, but the potential for success
makes the risk worthwhile. To move beyond common
stereotypes, we may work together to advance
the interests of human knowledge. The main message
is that you should feel free to
challenge convention, explore the work done by
researchers, and seek opportunities to collaborate
with the hacking community"
If computer scientists learn innovation and non-traditional problem solving through working together with hackers, the potential benefit to mankind is potentially phenomenal.
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