Julian Assange In His Own Words

Julian Assange, the WikiLeaks publisher and free speech campaigner, has been remanded at a maximum security prison in London since April 2019. In this anthology, Assange's voice emerges, providing a survey of his philosophy and politics. He addresses the significance of leaked documents, draws on a polymathic intelligence, and invites us to question how power operates in a world dominated by the internet. Assange's words provide an exhortation to fight for a better world.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 192 pages
Publication date: 16 November 2021
Publisher: OR Books

Julian Assange, the publisher and advocate for free speech known for his role in WikiLeaks, has been held in a maximum security prison in London since April 2019, awaiting extradition to the United States on charges related to the groundbreaking 2010 publications by WikiLeaks. In this concise anthology, Assange's voice emerges, displaying his erudition, analytical prowess, and prophetic insights. Julian Assange In His Own Words offers a comprehensive exploration of Assange's philosophy and politics, conveying his views on the roles of governments, corporations, intelligence agencies, and the media. Additionally, the book delves into the significance of the vast trove of leaked documents released by WikiLeaks, while Assange draws upon his polymathic intelligence to traverse diverse subjects such as quantum physics, Greek mythology, macroeconomics, modern literature, and ancient empires. Drawing from his unparalleled insights as the world's most renowned free speech activist, Assange invites readers to contemplate deeper questions about the exercise of power in an increasingly interconnected world dominated by the ubiquitous internet. Despite his physical constraints, Assange's words resonate freely within these pages, serving as both an exhortation to strive for a better world and a source of inspiration for those who embark on this noble pursuit.

Weight: 188g
Dimension: 126 x 178 x 20 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781682192634