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

English Learning for Curious Minds

English - August 24, 2023 22:00 - 21 minutes - 20.1 MB - ★★★★★ - 58 ratings
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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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