The Hacker Manifesto

The Hacker Manifesto, also known as "The Conscience of a Hacker," is a philosophical statement written in 1986 by a hacker who wanted to express their motivations and beliefs. It emphasizes curiosity, the pursuit of knowledge, and a desire to understand systems. The manifesto argues that hackers seek to explore and challenge systems to learn and improve them, not to cause harm. It also advocates for open access to information and criticizes those who restrict or control technological knowledge. Overall, it presents hacking as a form of intellectual freedom and a search for truth.