Cyberlibertarian Extremism

Liberating Cyberspace: Defining Cyberlibertarian Extremism and Exploring its Social Ramifications

Abstract:

One form of libertarian political ideology—cyberlibertarianism—aligns with libertarian principles applied to cyberspace and emphasizes minimal government intervention for individuals’ engagement in online spaces. Examples from media politics scholars provide insights into how cyberlibertarian beliefs intersect with social issues, like free speech advocacy and online behavior regulation. The current work aims to define cyberliberationist extremism thoroughly and to contrast how its ideological messages might differ from traditional far-left and far-right political extremist messaging. In a case study analysis, the authors pose three questions, investigate notable activities by the hacking group Anonymous, and argue that these actions fall under cyberlibertarian extremism. The work ends with an informed discussion regarding the societal consequences of cyberlibertarian extremism.

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Volume 23, Issue 4

Journal of Information Warfare

The definitive publication for the best and latest research and analysis on information warfare, information operations, and cyber crime. Available in traditional hard copy or online.

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