Aaron Swartz And The CFAA

As a chance of pace, we take a moment to talk about the tragedy of Aaron Swartz and the broad powers of the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act.

Sources used in this episode:

• I committed Aaron Swartz’s crime—and so, probably, have you
• The Brilliant Life and Tragic Death of Aaron Swartz
• Aaron Swartz indictment
• JSTOR Statement: Misuse Incident and Criminal Case
• Aaron’s Law Reintroduced: CFAA Didn’t Fix Itself
• Most of what you do online is illegal. Let’s end the absurdity
• 3 Years After Aaron Swartz’s Death, Here’s What’s Happened to Aaron’s Law
• Electronic Frontier Foundation

Music for this episode by music: Lee Rosevere Distant Shores.

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