English Learning for Curious Minds

#396 | The Extraordinary Life of Kim Dotcom: Hacker, Entrepreneur, Fugitive

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An internet pioneer or a criminal mastermind? The answer depends on who you ask.

 

In this episode, we explore the extraordinary story of Kim Dotcom, the man behind Megaupload.com, and the rise and fall of his empire.

 
  • Internet pioneer or criminal?
  • Childhood and early involvement with computers
  • Hacking exploits and self-publicity
  • Kim Dotcom's legal troubles and escape to Thailand
  • Megaupload.com: The birth of a controversial website
  • Megaupload's massive popularity and piracy concerns
  • Kim Dotcom's move to New Zealand and his new life
  • The dramatic police raid on Kim Dotcom's mansion
  • Legal charges against Kim Dotcom and extradition battle

    • Full interactive transcript, subtitles and key vocabulary available on the website: https://www.leonardoenglish.com/podcasts/kim-dotcom

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