Ask HN: Hacker News Person Of the Year

#1

Post by baby » Tue, Nov 26, 2013, 11:33 AM UTC

Who is the HN POY for you? Since the Times selection is pretty limited.

Re: Ask HN: Hacker News Person Of the Year

#2

Post by baby » Tue, Nov 26, 2013, 11:34 AM UTC

I'd personally go for Satoshi or/and Edward Snowden.

#3

Post by onion2k » Tue, Nov 26, 2013, 11:53 AM UTC

Edward Snowden.

#4

Post by [deleted] » Tue, Nov 26, 2013, 12:01 PM UTC

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#5

Post by david927 » Tue, Nov 26, 2013, 12:03 PM UTC

Nice idea, but let's clarify, it should be someone in technology, as opposed to politics or entertainment.

I nominate Bret Victor.

#6

Post by tobltobs » Tue, Nov 26, 2013, 12:06 PM UTC

Edward Snowden

#7

Post by rekenerd » Tue, Nov 26, 2013, 12:06 PM UTC

I nominate Satoshi Nakamoto.

#8

Post by joeconway » Tue, Nov 26, 2013, 12:11 PM UTC

Bill Gates

#9

Post by samweinberg » Tue, Nov 26, 2013, 12:12 PM UTC

Satoshi couldn't be person of the year, he hasn't been heard from since '10! /s

#10

Post by bernatfp » Tue, Nov 26, 2013, 12:14 PM UTC

DPR