IN MEMORIAM
Aaron Swartz
November 8, 1986 — January 11, 2013
The Internet's Own Boy: The Story of Aaron Swartz (2014)
"Information is power. But like all power, there are those who want to keep it for themselves."— Aaron Swartz, Guerilla Open Access Manifesto
LEGACY
A Life of Impact
RSS 1.0
Co-authored the RSS 1.0 specification at age 14, revolutionizing how content is distributed across the web.
Co-founded Reddit, which became one of the most influential social platforms, shaping online discourse.
Creative Commons
Helped build Creative Commons infrastructure, enabling open sharing of knowledge and creative works.
Demand Progress
Founded Demand Progress, leading the fight against SOPA/PIPA and defending internet freedom.