Anonymous! A name that raises questions, annoys, provokes sympathy and aversion. A name that terrifies the powerful, governments, authorities, all kinds of mafias, large multinationals, institutions, states. Rooted in the culture of the Internet, in the cyberculture from which hackers and the unique humanitarian values of the digital world emerged, this new form of activism redefines the framework of social struggles.
Nowadays, this movement is expanding, spreading like a virus across the globe - a world that these 'indignant anonymous' insist on wanting to change, to redefine in their own way. Invisible yet ever-present, committed to a common cause and wearing the mask of a legendary hero, thousands of anonymous individuals rise up, claim, fight, and defend their ideals, which they have established as absolute values, often surpassing the limits of the law and with a humor of school level.
Who are they? What do they want? How are they organized? Are they simply some geniuses showcasing their knowledge in computing or, perhaps, is this the prelude to a genuinely new political message? Going against the clichés, prejudices, and fantasies surrounding the Anonymous, the authors of our book offer an excellent analysis of the phenomenon from many different perspectives.
They delve into the birth of the Anonymous in detail and describe their core demands and achievements. They study the relationship of this new form of activism with other movements of dissent - whether it's simple hackers or traditional movements of alternative globalization. By highlighting the cultural and social background of the Anonymous movement, this book provides all the keys to understand the true nature of the Anonymous and the ever-changing reality of this new form of 'informational, political, and communicative guerrilla warfare'...
