A lot of hacking is playing with other people, you know, getting them to do strange things.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The author describes hacking as a social activity involving trickery and interaction.
- In plain terms
- Hacking involves getting others to do unexpected things.
- What can you take from it?
- Technical work often involves social engagement.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Is hacking more social or technical?
Another view
This definition ignores malicious or illegal hacking.
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