"I saw that publishing all over the world was deeply constrained by self-censorship, economics and political censorship, while the military-industrial complex was growing at a tremendous rate, and the amount of information that it was collecting about all of us vastly exceeded the public imagination."
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Julian Assange, born on July 3, 1971, in Townsville, Australia, is a pivotal figure in the landscape of modern journalism and digital activism. As the founder of WikiLeaks in 2006, he revolutionized the way information is shared, exposing government secrets and corporate misconduct, which earned him both acclaim and controversy. Assange’s relentless pursuit of transparency has sparked global debates on privacy, freedom of expression, and the ethics of whistleblowing, leaving an indelible mark on the fight for information rights. His legacy continues to provoke discussion around the balance of security and liberty in the digital age.
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"Cryptography is the essential building block of independence for organisations on the Internet, just like armies are the essential building blocks of states, because otherwise one state just takes over another."
Julian Assange
"Intelligence agencies keep things secret because they often violate the rule of law or of good behavior."
Julian Assange"Journalism should be more like science. As far as possible, facts should be verifiable. If journalists want long-term credibility for their profession, they have to go in that direction. Have more respect for readers."
Julian Assange