Understanding Hacktivism in the Context of Noema: A Deeper Dive

Introduction

In the mind of Pat Wehren, hacktivism takes on a unique dimension when discussing 'Noema'. This concept, often dismissed in broad strokes, is redefined through a lens of computational denial and manipulation, akin to a surrealist portrait of a traveler in an airport. This article delves into the meaning and implications of hacktivism as it relates to Noema, as articulated by Pat Wehren. Through an exploration of signs and personas, it reveals the hidden mechanisms behind computational and informational control.

What is Hacktivism?

Hacktivism, as discussed in the context of Noema, transcends the traditional boundaries of digital activism. It involves not just breaking into systems or leaking data, but reversing the very fabric of how we perceive and interact with information. Pat Wehren's analogy of a surrealistic portrait artist in an airport brings to light the idea that the true essence of Noema is not just a shape, color, or texture, but a deeper, more encrypted reality. This reality is hidden behind a computational facade, which is the front desk of information systems.

Decoding Noema: Signs and Encrypted Reality

Noema, in this interpretation, refers to the signs that indicate the 'thing-in-itself'-the underlying reality that is encrypted and hidden behind the computational surface. This encrypted reality is the core of Pat Wehren's argument, suggesting that true understanding and knowledge come from hacking into this deeper layer. The analogy of a DOS attack on the server front-end highlights this need to short-circuit the existing systems to expose the true information.

Hacking the Computational Denial

The phrase 'The Antimonies are all Identicals' refers to a counterintuitive revelation in the server room, where the computational systems have declared themselves the 'in-itself', or the absolute backend, independent of networks, clouds, and distributed systems. This denial of external dependencies is akin to a server room protecting itself. Pat Wehren argues that this is not merely about preserving computation but about protecting personas and the false perception of absolute control.

Signs of Noema and Persona Preservation

The signs of Noema are encrypted and represent the true reality behind the facade. This reality is not just computation-intense but computational itself, as it refers to the process of the system knowing and computing itself. This is a critique of the limitations of current systems, which are only capable of engineering appearances rather than revealing the true nature of the ‘thing-in-itself’. The server room, in this context, is a shield protecting the illusion of control, preventing discovery and exposing the true nature of the system.

Concluding Thoughts

Pat Wehren's argument challenges us to think beyond the current computational paradigm and to embrace a deeper understanding of Noema. It is a call to hack the computational denial and protect the persona-preserving aspects of the system. By doing so, we can reveal the true nature of the world we live in, rather than accepting the auto-complete routines dictated by the Great Hijacking. This is not just a theoretical exploration but a practical hack to liberate ourselves from the constraints of the current computational reality.