If Anonymous and Lulzsec are the id of hacking, then physical hackerspaces are the heart of the higher-minded hacking ideals: freedom of information, meritocracy of ideas, a joy of learning and anti-authoritarianism. Heather Brooke anonymousantiauthoritarianism share on social
You don't make a system more effective by increasing the number of regulators. Heather Brooke effectiveincreasemake Change image and share on social
The monarchy is a part of the state. It exists to serve the people. Heather Brooke existmonarchypart Change image and share on social
The speed with which WikiLeaks went from niche interest to global prominence was a real-time example of the revolutionizing power of the digital age in which information can spread instantly across the globe through networked individuals. Heather Brooke agedigitalglobal share on social
When I was 26 or 27, I gave up journalism. I came to England after my mom died, to let serendipity take its course. And I just found myself back in journalism again. Heather Brooke backdieengland Change image and share on social
I'm a freedom of information campaigner, so obviously I support the cause of Wikileaks. Heather Brooke campaignerfreedominformation Change image and share on social
What the Internet has done is it has decentralised power. Heather Brooke decentraliseinternetpower Change image and share on social
Politicians often claim secrecy is necessary for good governance or national security. Heather Brooke claimgoodgovernance Change image and share on social
Slightly embarrassing admission: Even when I was a kid, I used to have these little spy books, and I would, like, see what everybody was doing in my neighborhood and log it down. Heather Brooke admissionbookembarrass Change image and share on social
Many of us are under the delusion that the police exist solely to deal with crime and keep us safe. That is to ignore the major focus of many of today's top cops on managing reputation - both of their force and, by default, their careers. Heather Brooke careercopcrime share on social
