Peter Ludlow

Peter Ludlow, a professor of philosophy at Northwestern University, has written on topics related to whistleblowing, hacktivism, private intelligence firms and the surveillance state.

Hacktivists on Trial

Hacktivists on Trial Hacktivists on Trial

Prosecutors are warping the law to throw activist hackers like Aaron Swartz behind bars for years.

Dec 4, 2013 / Feature / Peter Ludlow

The Strange Case of Barrett Brown

The Strange Case of Barrett Brown The Strange Case of Barrett Brown

Amid the outrage over the NSA's spying program, the jailing of journalist Barrett Brown points to a deeper and very troubling problem.

Jun 18, 2013 / Peter Ludlow

WikiLeaks and Hacktivist Culture

WikiLeaks and Hacktivist Culture WikiLeaks and Hacktivist Culture

WikiLeaks is not the one-off creation of a solitary genius, and with or without Julian Assange, it is not going away.

Sep 15, 2010 / Feature / Peter Ludlow

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