Hacks/Hackers Los Angeles

The worlds of hackers and journalists are coming together as reporting goes digital and Internet companies become media empires.

Journalists call themselves "hacks," someone who can churn out words in any situation. Hackers use the digital equivalent of duct tape to whip out code. Hacker-journalists try and bridge the two worlds.

This group is to bring all these people together -- those who are working to help people make sense of their world. It's for hackers exploring technologies to filter and visualize information, and for journalists who use technology to find and tell stories. In the age of information overload, all their work has become even more crucial.

This group aims to help members find inspiration and think in new directions, bringing together potential collaborators for projects and new ventures.

Please also check out our blog at http://hackshackers.com

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November 19, 2011 at 9:00 AM, 13 Hacks and Hackers attended
Intro To Python Workshop with PyLadies @ USC Annenberg
They rated it 5.002 (2 ratings)

Come and learn the Python programming language in this workshop taught by the Los Angeles PyLadies. This workshop is designed to be friendly to absolute beginners and... Learn more
August 20, 2011 at 1:30 PM, 11 Hacks and Hackers attended
Hacking online audio
August 19 through the 21st public radio stations KPCC and KQED are planning an informal, open get together of west coast public media colleagues on air and online. The... Learn more
August 2, 2011 at 7:00 PM, 8 Hacks and Hackers attended
LA Here and Now
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Hi Hacks & Hackers, City Works Campaign (formerly The LA Project) is launching an initiative titled LA Here and Now and we want the talented folks at Hacks & Hackers to... Learn more
December 16, 2010 at 7:30 PM, 40 Hacks and Hackers attended
Data Visualization: An Open Brainstorm
They rated it 4.504 (4 ratings)

We all got to know each other this summer at our Meet & Geek. We started discussing issues that matter in the fall. And now that winter is upon us, Hacks/Hackers LA is... Learn more
October 6, 2010 at 7:00 PM, 23 Hacks and Hackers attended
HHLA at GOOD Magazine
Hacks/Hackers LA chapter is meeting up this upcoming Wednesday at GOOD Magazine to talk journalism and tech. This will be a casual, fun gathering. BYOB. Feel free to... Learn more
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Chris joined
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Sean joined
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"Product/Marketing Manager at ScoreBig.com Co_Founder at Think Tables"
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Bensen Fan joined
May 4 at 10:07 PM

"I'm a web developer, which I guess puts me in the hacker section. I've always been interesting in journalism, and I find the premise of this meet up group extremely intriguing. Definitely very excited to meet other members and see the projects."
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Rodrigo joined
May 4 at 12:23 PM

"Academic interested in the convergence of news and technology."
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Zara joined
April 26 at 7:01 AM

"Hi, I am passionate about technology and its modern applications. As such, I am trying to stay current about recent developments in that area."
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Tiffany Gutierrez joined
April 22 at 6:04 PM

"Hey, hey. Sounds like a great group! My name is Tiffany I am a designer/developer in South Pasadena. I have worked for many years in the marketing industry and currently own a small design/digital media studio with my partner. Can't wait to meet you!"
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Dan Carino joined
April 19 at 2:15 PM

"Comics/Visual journalist looking for tech/new solutions/platforms to combine with old school storytelling."
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Ian Jackson joined
April 16 at 12:25 PM

"Hack and Hackers in LA? How did i miss this for so long?"
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Jakub Kasztalski joined
April 6 at 5:50 PM

"I am a Polish-American Games Programmer, Web Designer and Cinematographer who has traveled all over the globe and is always up to meet new people, have a nice social lunch/dinner/cocktails night, or work on some interesting creative projects!"
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Giang Biscan joined
April 5 at 9:02 PM

"Founder of TheStartupAngel.com, passionate about the tech startup community. Have organized 200+ biz events in LA for the last several years, and helped many startups raise seed and series A money. Founded and sold several companies."