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name: Julian Assange
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# Julian Assange

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## Cultural Context

Julian Assange founded WikiLeaks in 2006, creating a platform for anonymous whistleblowing that put cypherpunk ideals of radical transparency into practice on a global stage. His prosecution became a flashpoint for debates about press freedom, surveillance, and encrypted communication.

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## Justification

Put cypherpunk ideals of radical transparency into global practice through WikiLeaks. His prosecution became the defining test case for whether encrypted communication and press freedom can coexist with state power.
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**Swag Score:** 5