ICYMI: Hacktivism, Slacktivism, and (Cybertruck) Vandalism

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Society & Culture, Technology, History

4.6 • 636 Ratings

🗓️ 15 March 2025

⏱️ 28 minutes

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Summary

Candice Lim and Kate Lindsay uncover the ways people are using the internet and other technology to protest the current government. From website hacking to AI videos to good old fashioned poop-throwing, there’s no shortage of tools to fight back. But which tactics are working, and which ones risk ending up as just another Instagram black square? This podcast is produced by Alexandra Botti, Daisy Rosario, Candice Lim, and Kate Lindsay. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0	Here we are. A couple of pints.
0:02.4	Great. Neck oil, yeah?
0:03.8	As requested. So, what did you get up to this weekend?
0:07.4	Well, funny story, actually. I befriended this panda,
0:10.4	discovered he had a beautiful singing voice, taught him how to harmonise.
0:13.3	We got a record deal, went on tour, went platinum in Basingstoke,
0:16.3	then broke up due to creative differences.
0:18.4	Right. So that's why there's a panda giving you the finger from across the street then.
0:22.3	That's right, brother.
0:23.4	Stick your neck out.
0:24.7	Beavertown. Never normal.
0:26.5	Visit drinkaware.com.uk.uk.
0:28.2	Enjoy Beavertown beer responsibly.
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0:48.0	Discover Tommy Hilfiger's limited edition, Apex GP Collection,
0:51.7	inspired by F1, the movie, only in cinema's June 25th.
1:12.9	Hey, I'm Candice Lib.
1:14.2	And I'm Kate Lindsay.
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