An extract of a message from Julian Assange, founder of Wikileaks at the 2018 World Ethical Data Forum. In 2010, Assange published confidential information provided by Chelsea Manning about atrocities committed by the US Army during the Iraq War. There has been an international warrant for his arrest since then.

A video recorded by the hacktivist group Anonymous addressing the UK government regarding their treatment of their citizens.
In this video, the masked member of Anonymous explains clearly why the UK government is now an enemy of Anonymous.

A trailer for the documentary The Internet's Own Boy by Brian Knappenberger, retracing the life of Aaron Swartz who committed suicide at age 26 following his sentence to 35 years in prison for several hacking-related charges.

You are in charge of one document (one picture and one video).

Workbook p. 43

1

Look at the picture and the small text. Pick out as much information as possible to guess what it is about.

2

Watch the video. Write as many facts or expressions related to the whistleblower or hacktivist involved. Select one important quote.

3

Write a small paragraph stating what the video is about and what the whistleblower's or hackvist's intention was.

4

What are the similarities and differences between them?

5

Explain how these videos illustrate the fights whistleblowers or hacktivists are leading.

6

Do you find them inspirational? Why or why not?

One of your friends is a member of a hacktivist group. He tries to convince you to join the cause. Use examples and what you have learnt in this unit to imagine your conversation.